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The Stop Loan Sharks England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) work with primary and secondary schools to deliver financial education. Understanding where money comes from, budgeting, affordable credit and other aspects of financial education is an initial step in preventing people turning to loan sharks.

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Primary School 5-11 financial education resource – final

Secondary School 11 -19 education resource – final

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For more information on how the England IMLT can help you develop financial education in schools please email Catherine.wohlers@birmingham.gov.uk 

Stop Loan Sharks England

1 hour ago

Stop Loan Sharks England
We’ve been at The University of Salford this week meeting students and helping raise awareness about the dangers of loan sharks . . . and how to spot one.🦈👀Thank you to everyone who came over to speak with us, and to the University for allowing us on campus to share this important message during the NASMA - National Association of Student Money Advisors National Student Money Week.If you think you may have borrowed from a loan shark, please give us a call and see how we can help.📞You can call anytime on 0300 555 2222 or WhatsApp us on 07700 102773.University of Salford Students' Union#studentmoneyweek#stoploansharksengland ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

1 day ago

Stop Loan Sharks England
We took over the amazing Hits Radio studios in Manchester this week along with students from Salford City College Group who stepped into the spotlight for a hands-on Creation Station.They students all wrote and recorded their own radio ads to support Stop Loan Sharks – and we were so impressed with their ideas that were all so creative and powerful. We might just have discovered some future radio stars in the making!Massive thanks to Bauer Media Group for making it happen and giving students this real-world studio experience.The ads are being professionally recorded and will be hitting the airwaves very soon - so keep your ears open and let us know if you hear one!This project was also a perfect way to mark National Student Money Week - building confidence, boosting financial resilience, and helping students learn how to stay smart and safe from loan sharks.NASMA - National Association of Student Money Advisors#stoploansharksengland#studentmoneyweek ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

3 days ago

Stop Loan Sharks England
This week is National Student Money Week, and we want to make sure all students know the risks of loan sharks.Managing your money is a big part of student life, and we know cash can be tight. Loan sharks take advantage of this - often approaching with a friendly face and the promise of a quick, easy loan.But borrowing from the wrong person can quickly turn into a nightmare.If you’ve been targeted, free and confidential support is available from Stop Loan Sharks.We’ve supported students who borrowed money for rent, equipment, or visa costs - and we can help you too.If you’re worried about yourself or someone you know, you can contact us anytime:🌐 www.stoploansharks.co.uk☎️ 24/7 confidential hotline: 0300 555 2222💬 WhatsApp: 07700 102773 (Mon–Fri, 9am–8pm)📧 reportaloanshark@stoploansharks.gov.uk💻 Live chat via the website🗣️ Interpreters available if English isn’t your first languageLoan sharks rely on fear and silence. If you’re struggling - or think a friend might be - please reach out.NASMA - National Association of Student Money Advisors#stoploansharksengland#studentmoneyweek ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

1 week ago

Stop Loan Sharks England
A suspected loan shark was arrested in north London in an early morning operation by the England Illegal Money Lending Team today.Thanks to the Metropolitan Police Service for working with us on this investigation and action.The suspect – a 60-year-old man - was taken into custody to be questioned.If you’re in the area and have any knowledge of illegal lending going on – get in touch. You can call our 24/7 free confidential helpline on 0300 555 2222 or send a WhatsApp message to 07700 102773The link to the full story is in the comments👇#stoploansharksengland#StopLoanSharks ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

2 weeks ago

Stop Loan Sharks England
A man was arrested on suspicion of being a loan shark in south London early this morning.Thanks to Metropolitan Police Service and Sutton Council Trading Standards for working with us on this operation.You can read the full story by following the link in the comments.And if you’re in the area and think you’ve borrowed from a loan shark, call us anytime on 0300 555 2222.#StopLoanSharks#stoploansharksengland ... See MoreSee Less

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