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August 26, 2026

Published by Stop Loan Sharks at August 26, 2026

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Two women arrested in Camden area of London on suspicion of being loan sharks

Two women, aged 68 and 34, were arrested on suspicion of illegal […]

August 26, 2026

Published by Stop Loan Sharks at August 26, 2026

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Tamworth Borough Council gets national recognition for work to stop loan sharks

Tamworth Borough Council has won national recognition from the England Illegal Money […]

August 17, 2026

Published by Stop Loan Sharks at August 17, 2026

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Mum reveals how borrowing for family basics like school uniform turned into a £50,000 loan shark nightmare

An East Midlands mother has revealed her ordeal at the hands of […]

August 14, 2026

Published by Stop Loan Sharks at August 14, 2026

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Court orders £11,000 forfeiture in landmark case for the England Illegal Money Lending Team

A man suspected of being an illegal lender has been ordered to […]

Stop Loan Sharks England

10 hours ago

🎒 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 ...

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Stop Loan Sharks England

13 hours ago

Two women have been arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending following an operation in the Camden borough of London early today.The operation was led by the England Illegal Money Lending Team, working alongside the Metropolitan Police Service and Camden Council Trading Standards.Loan sharks can cause fear, stress and financial harm in our communities. If you've borrowed from someone who isn't licensed, been threatened over repayments, or know of illegal lending activity, help is available.📞 Call our free 24-hour helpline: 0300 555 2222💬 07700 102773700 102773All information is treated in con#stoploansharksenglandrksengland ...

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Stop Loan Sharks England

17 hours ago

Congratulations to Tamworth Borough Council on becoming an official accredited partner of Stop Loan Sharks. 👏The council has shown great commitment to protecting local people from illegal money lenders, including becoming one of the first organisations in the country to sign up to our We Will Help You Make the Call scheme and become an official Stop Loan Sharks Access Point. Alongside this, staff have been helping to raise awareness of loan sharks, and have undergone training to spot the warning signs of illegal lending and ensure those affected get support.This new accreditation recognises all of that fantastic work. Welcome to the IMLT partner family, and congratulations to everyone involved! #stoploansharksengland#partnershipworking ...

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Stop Loan Sharks England

3 days ago

Operation Sharknet has officially kicked off in Derbyshire!Today we've been out visiting Eastwood Park and Brimington Food Bank, alongside our partners Citizens Advice Derbyshire DistrictsrictsDerbyshire County Counciluncil.We've got a packed week ahead, with visits taking place across the county to help raise awareness about borrowing money safely and avoiding loan sharks.📍 Take a look at the poster below to see where we'll be next 👇If you're in the area, we'd love you to come along, say hello, and find out more about#opsharknett#stoploansharksenglandet#stoploansharksengland ...

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