Report A Loan Shark And Get Support

Stop Loan Sharks is here to help anyone affected by illegal money lending, not only borrowers, but their friends and family too.

We will give you the information you need to understand your options and next steps. All information given will be treated in the strictest confidence and the loan shark won’t know we’re investigating them.

Complete our online form below to request support. You can also talk to us via Live Chat between 9am and 5pm, Monday to Friday. Just click the chat icon in the bottom right hand corner of the screen to get connected to our expert support team.

How to contact us

You can contact us with general queries through the form above. To report a loan shark or access support you can also:

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
WhatsApp us on 07700 102773
Text on 07860 022116

You can also visit one of our Stop Loan Sharks partner Access Points

For media inquiries please email press@stoploansharks.gov.uk

For partner inquiries or further information about training please email catherine.wohlers@birmingham.gov.uk

Stop Loan Sharks England

4 hours ago

We've been talking about financial safety at Oxford Brookes University.Our team has been out meeting students and sharing advice about how to borrow safely and stay protected from loan sharks.We know students can face real financial pressures, and loan sharks may take advantage of people when money is tight.That’s why it’s so important to raise awareness of the warning signs, safer ways to borrow and where to turn for support if things go wrong.A big thank you to Oxford Brookes for having us along! 💙#stoploansharksengland ...

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Stop Loan Sharks England

7 hours ago

This is the loan shark who was jailed for 14 months after running an illegal lending operation for over 10 years.Philip Lister lent over £950,000 and expected over £1.7 million in return.A judge told him: “This is serious offending and will not be tolerated.”If you think you’ve borrowed from someone who might be a loan shark, you can call us anytime on 0300 555 2222 or WhatsApp 07700 102773The link to read the full story is in the comments 👇 ...

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Stop Loan Sharks England

1 day ago

Loan Shark awareness is taking centre stage at schools across Sandwell in a new project.An interactive play called Too Good to Be True is being delivered by Crave Arts to help Year 5 and 6 pupils understand what loan sharks are and why they're dangerous.The project has been funded by Stop Loan Sharks using money seized from convicted loan sharks under Proceeds of Crime Act legislation.As part of the project, pupils will also create their own awareness posters, with prizes up for grabs for the best designs. A huge thank you to Crave Arts for bringing this important message to life in a fun, engaging and memorable way. By educating young people early, we're helping them build the confidence and knowledge they need to make safe financial choices in the future.If you have been affected by a loan shark, support is available:Call: 0300 555 222207700 10277370#stoploansharksenglandrksengland ...

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Stop Loan Sharks England

2 days ago

📱 It's even easier to report illegal lenders! You can message us on WhatsApp at 07700 102773. Our team is here to help Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm. All messages are treated in complete confide#StopLoanSharksh#SupportWhenYouNeedIteedIt ...

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Stop Loan Sharks England

4 days ago

It was great to attend StepChange Debt Charity's Connected 2026 event yesterday and spend time with the incredible team we work alongside.We have built a strong partnership with StepChange to help identify and support people who may have borrowed from loan sharks. Through this collaboration, we've been able to reach individuals who might otherwise never have come forward.We know that sometimes borrowers do not initially realise they are dealing with a loan shark. Illegal lenders often present themselves as a friend, or someone simply doing them a favour, making it difficult for people to recognise the risks and seek help.Thanks to the dedication and support of StepChange staff, we've been able to better understand these barriers to reporting and ensure more people can access the help and support they need.It's been a fantastic collaboration and we're grateful for the commitment StepChange continues to show in helping protect vulnerable people from illegal lending.Thank you for having us along! We look forward to contin#stoploansharksengland.#PartnershipWorkingg#financialwellbeingrking#FinancialWellbeing ...

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