Which logical fallacy is used in the text?
Never lend money to your friends. Before long, they'll start treating you like an ATM.
A. slippery slope fallacy: the false assumption that a small first step will lead to extreme consequences
B. guilt by association: a negative association intended to discredit someone or something
C. circular reasoning: an argument that supports a claim with the claim itself
Select the correct answer from the provided options and reply with the letter associated with it.

A