Newsletter sign-up
Our newsletter contains our latest arrests, investigations and prosecutions. It also contains information on awareness raising events and other financial education initiatives.
Complete the form below to receive our quarterly newsletter.
View and download our newsletters below
**NEW** Stop Loan Sharks Newsletter Spring 2025
Stop Loan Sharks Newsletter Winter 2024
Stop Loan Sharks Newsletter Spring 2024
Stop Loan Sharks Newsletter Winter 2023
Stop Loan Sharks Newsletter Spring 2023
Stop Loan Sharks Winter Newsletter 2022
Stop Loan Sharks Spring Newsletter 2022
Stop Loan Sharks Summer Newsletter 2021
Stop Loan Sharks Spring Newsletter 2021
Stop Loan Sharks Winter Newsletter 2020
Stop Loan Sharks Partners Update – June 2020
Stop Loan Sharks Spring Newsletter 2020
How to contact us
You can contact us with general queries through the form above. To report a loan shark:
- Complete our short and safe form and we will call you at a time to suit you.
- Call 0300 555 2222 at any time of the day or night
- Email reportaloanshark@stoploansharks.gov.uk
- Text the lender’s details to 07860 022116
We’re proud to support British Business Bank’s Business Finance Week (30 Sept – 9 Oct)!![]()
Running a business is tough enough — facing illegal lenders shouldn’t be part of the journey. That’s why we’ve launched a short animated film to show how we can help protect your business from loan sharks.![]()
🎬 Watch the animation here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWcCpCTiDds![]()
If you’re a sole trader, part of a small partnership (fewer than four partners), or an unincorporated association — and your business loan is under £25,000 — we may be able to help. We’ve supported business owners before, and we’re ready to do it again.![]()
💡 Please note: Loans over £25,000 or those made to limited companies fall outside our remit.![]()
📅 Want to explore more Business Finance Week events? Visit www.british-business-bank.co.uk/news-and-events/events/business-finance-week![]()
🚨 Think you’ve borrowed from an illegal lender? Don’t wait. Call our 24/7 helpline on 0300 555 2222 or visit stoploansharks.co.uk — we’re here to help.
Sid the Shark was out in North Staffordshire recently at social prescribers events in Cheadle and Newcastle-Under-Lyme.![]()
Thanks for having us along and to everyone who came to say hello!![]()
#StopLoanSharks![]()
#stoploansharksengland
Nearly 1 in 10 borrowers turned to illegal lenders for business reasons in early 2025.![]()
Rising costs pushed many small business owners to the brink — and some were targeted by loan sharks when they needed help most.![]()
If you're a sole trader, part of a small partnership, or run an unincorporated association, and you've borrowed under £25,000 for business purposes, Stop Loan Sharks may be able to help.![]()
💡 Important: Loans over £25,000 or those made to limited companies fall outside our remit.![]()
We’re proud to support the British Business Bank’s Business Finance Week (30 Sept – 9 Oct), helping small businesses explore safer, smarter finance options — whether you're starting up, scaling, or navigating tough times.![]()
👉 Learn more: www.british-business-bank.co.uk/news-and-events/events/business-finance-week![]()
See how the IMLT can help your business : youtu.be/hWcCpCTiDds?si=u-K9VIp8idqb1IYE![]()
📞 If you think you’ve borrowed from an illegal lender, contact Stop Loan Sharks for free, confidential support:![]()
Call 0300 555 2222 (24/7) or visit stoploansharks.co.uk
We’re proud to support British Business Bank’s Business Finance Week (30 Sept – 9 Oct)!![]()
Running a business is tough enough — facing illegal lenders shouldn’t be part of the journey. That’s why we’ve launched a short animated film to show how we can help protect your business from loan sharks.![]()
🎬 Watch the animation here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWcCpCTiDds![]()
If you’re a sole trader, part of a small partnership (fewer than four partners), or an unincorporated association — and your business loan is under £25,000 — we may be able to help. We’ve supported business owners before, and we’re ready to do it again.![]()
💡 Please note: Loans over £25,000 or those made to limited companies fall outside our remit.![]()
📅 Want to explore more Business Finance Week events? Visit www.british-business-bank.co.uk/news-and-events/events/business-finance-week![]()
🚨 Think you’ve borrowed from an illegal lender? Don’t wait. Call our 24/7 helpline on 0300 555 2222 or visit stoploansharks.co.uk — we’re here to help.
We’re proud to support the British Business Bank’s Business Finance Week (30 Sept – 9 Oct)!![]()
This nationwide initiative offers free events, webinars and regional sessions to help small businesses navigate the world of finance—whether you're launching, growing, or managing unexpected costs.![]()
But when funding gets tough, illegal lenders are never far away. Just like individuals, businesses can be targeted by loan sharks.![]()
At Stop Loan Sharks, we’ve seen the damage they cause.![]()
Take Paul’s story: He borrowed £20,000 to start a clothing brand, believing the lender was legitimate. When the business failed, he faced threats, intimidation and unfair interest charges—only to discover the lender was unlicensed. His case is now under investigation by the Illegal Money Lending Team.![]()
If you’re a sole trader, small partnership or unincorporated business and have borrowed under £25,000, we may be able to help.![]()
👉 Learn more about Business Finance Week: lnkd.in/eNybny4U![]()
See how the IMLT can help your business : youtu.be/hWcCpCTiDds?si=u-K9VIp8idqb1IYE![]()
📞 Need support? Call our 24/7 helpline on 0300 555 2222 or visit stoploansharks.co.uk for free, confidential advice.
