The Ten Warning Signs of Predatory Lending The questions below are a good way for you to know if someone could be misleading you about a loan and its costs to you. Just because you answer "yes" to these questions does not mean you are or have been a victim of predatory lending. But, if you answer "yes" to some of the questions, we recommend you contact the appropriate state agency, by clicking on the Report Abusive Lending link above, for more information and guidance.