Here's the other kicker - the lender upon hearing of this incident, signed over the house to her and forgave the loan.

That's sweet, but... think about all the morons out there that were dumb enough to get themselves into the trouble they're in... think about how desperate many of them have become... do you see any likelihood that upon hearing about this story they may try to "attempt suicide" to get their lenders to forgive their loan? We can seriously never underestimate the absurdity and stupidity of some people...

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