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    Stop Loan Sharks England

    11 hours ago

    Stop Loan Sharks England
    A brave mum has shared her experiences of borrowing from a loan shark, revealing how what started as loans for essentials like school uniforms and food spiralled into repayments of more than £50,000.Caroline (not her real name) is telling her story to let others know that help is available and that there are safer borrowing options, even when mainstream lenders aren't an option.🎥 Watch Caroline share her story on the Stop Loan Sharks YouTube channel and read her full story on our website. Links are in the comments below.If Caroline's story sounds familiar and you're worried about borrowing from someone you suspect may be a loan shark, please don't suffer in silence. We're here to help.📞 Call us anytime on 0300 507700 102773at#stoploansharksengland3#stoploansharksengland ... See MoreSee Less

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    Stop Loan Sharks England

    4 days ago

    Stop Loan Sharks England
    The England Illegal Money Lending Team has secured its first-ever civil forfeiture order, with a court ruling that more than £11,000 must be handed over.It follows an investigation into alleged illegal lending in the Blackpool area.While a criminal prosecution was not possible in this case, the team pursued civil proceedings. Magistrates ruled that, on the balance of probabilities, the money had been obtained through illegal money lending and should be forfeited.This landmark result demonstrates another way the IMLT can disrupt alleged illegal lending activity and protect communities. It also sends a clear message that the courts take illegal money lending seriously and will support action to tackle it.Read the full story below 👇#stoploansharksengland ... See MoreSee Less

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    Stop Loan Sharks England

    4 days ago

    Stop Loan Sharks England
    A fantastic new mural has been unveiled at Spinney Adventure Playground in Wisbech, carrying a powerful anti-loan shark message. 🎨🦈Funded using money confiscated from convicted loan sharks by the England Illegal Money Lending Tean, the mural forms part of a wider community project to raise awareness of the dangers of illegal lending and where people can find support.A huge thank you to everyone involved in this including:✅ Fenland District Council✅ Fenland Community Safety Partnership✅ Cambridgeshire County Council✅ Street Arts Hire Ltd✅ Wisbech Neighbourhood Policing Team Policing Fenland Cambridgeshire ConstabularyIt’s been great working together to deliver this eye-catching project and help spread the Stop Loan Sharks message across the community.Read the full story via the link in the comments. ⬇️#stoploansharksengland#partnershipworking ... See MoreSee Less

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    Stop Loan Sharks England

    5 days ago

    Stop Loan Sharks England
    A man was arrested in the Creswell area of Derbyshire this morning on suspicion of being a loan shark.The operation was led by the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT), working alongside Derbyshire Constabulary and Derbyshire County Council Trading Standards Service. Thanks to officers from Shirebrook Police SNT and Bolsover and Clowne Police SNT for their support. You can read the full story by following the link in the comments below 👇If you live in the area and think you may have borrowed from a loan shark, help is available. You can contact our specialist team in complete confidence on 0300 555 2222 or WhatsApp 07700 102773.#stoploansharksengland ... See MoreSee Less

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    Stop Loan Sharks England

    6 days ago

    Stop Loan Sharks England
    🎒 School uniform costs can soon add up.If you're worried about the cost of uniforms or other back-to-school essentials, support may be available.💡 Before borrowing:✅ Check if your local council offers school uniform grants✅ Speak to your child's school about available support💰 Need to borrow? Choose a safe and legal lender, such as a Credit Union or CDFI.⚠️ Worried about a lender or think you've borrowed from a loan shark?📞 Call 0300 555 2222🌐 stoplo#stoploansharksenglanda#schooluniformsupportl#backtoschoolt#uniformhelpo#saferborrowing#SaferBorrowing ... See MoreSee Less

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