John Oliver on factoring companies: ‘This industry is full of predators’

Last Week Tonight host spoke about structured settlements and the problematic industry surrounding them John Oliver took aim at factoring companies on his HBO show and the industry that takes advantage of people with structured settlements. On Last Week Tonight, he explained that the story grew out of “the JG fucking Wentworth ads” which have been a “pop culture staple” due to the “infuriatingly catchy” jingle that was even part of a Curb Your Enthusiasm storyline. Continue reading...

By Guardian staff