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Our newsletter contains our latest arrests, investigations and prosecutions. It also contains information on awareness raising events and other financial education initiatives.
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See our previous newsletters below
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
What happens after you report a loan shark ❓![]()
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When you contact us, we’ll ask you a series of questions to try to understand your situation, how you have been affected and what the best way is for us to support you.![]()
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Crime affects people in different ways, which is why our services are tailored to individual needs. Our specially trained staff are based across England and are there to listen to you and to provide you with emotional and practical help and advice. ![]()
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Our LIAISE Manager Cath explains more about the support available in the video below 👇
What happens after you report a loan shark?
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LIAISE Manager Cath Williams explains what happens after you report a loan shark to IMLT.If you are worried, want someone to speak to for advice or want to r...
Happy International Credit Union Day! 🎉 ![]()
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This year's theme reflects on building financial health for a brighter tomorrow ☀️ ![]()
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Today is about celebrating the history of the credit union movement and raising awareness of the brilliant work credit unions do in communities #ICUDay 👏 ![]()
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Borrow safely from a credit union and avoid the loan shark debt trap. Find a credit union near you: www.findyourcreditunion.co.uk
Did you know you can access confidential advice and support using our live chat service? 💬![]()
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If you're concerned about loan sharks in your area or think someone may be a victim of illegal money lending, we're here to help.![]()
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Speak to us on our live chat, Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 👉 www.stoploansharks.co.uk
We're supporting International Credit Union Day #ICUDay on Thursday, October 21. The theme this year is 'Building financial health for a brighter tomorrow.' ![]()
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Credit unions are financial co-operatives owned and controlled by their members. They provide a range of ethical savings and loans products for communities 💰 ![]()
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Credit unions help people to save and build up their financial resilience, protecting them against future unexpected events and falling into the trap of unscrupulous loan sharks 🦈 ![]()
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Watch our animation to find out more about the benefits of using a Credit Union ⬇️
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The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) have released a new animation to raise awareness of loan sharks and promote credit unions as a safer alternative.
Great be working with DIAL Great Yarmouth & Great Yarmouth Borough Council to deliver this exciting sand sculpting event to raise awareness of loan sharks 🦈 ![]()
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Join us for a fun-filled day on Great Yarmouth seafront TOMORROW Saturday 16th Oct 11am-4pm 🏖️ ![]()
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Residents will be able to access information, advice and support on staying safe from illegal lenders and take part in a sand sculpting competition to win prizes. ![]()
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More info ➡️ bit.ly/3DNE0jl
Did you know we work with over 1⃣0⃣0⃣ credit unions across England to encourage savings and promote responsible lending? 💰
Credit unions are a much safer alternative than borrowing from predatory loan sharks 🦈
Find out more in our animation 👇 http://bit.ly/2qeAqy1
