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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 Spring Newsletter 2022
Stop Loan Sharks Winter Newsletter 2022
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
You can get help if you’re struggling to afford your #energybills or top up your prepayment meter. You might be able to take advantage of certain benefits, grants & help offered by the government and energy suppliers. Find out more on the Citizens Advice website ➡️
Grants and benefits to help you pay your energy bills
www.citizensadvice.org.uk
Grants, benefits and other support, including Warm Home Discount, Winter Fuel Payment and Cold Weather Payment.
Happy #InternationalYouthDay! 🎉![]()
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Loan sharks will target people of all ages, but young people can be particularly vulnerable 🦈![]()
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Our financial education sessions prepare young people for adulthood by equipping them with the skills and knowledge needed to manage their money well now and in the future 💷![]()
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#youth #InternationalYouthDay #nationalyouthday #financialeducation #moneymanagement #schools #teaching #saving #money #StopLoanSharks
We had a fantastic time at Kings Norton Beach yesterday for our No Sharks at the Beach event with Northfield Community Partnership 🤩 ![]()
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Families had fun interacting with our national mascot Sid the Shark and learning about the dangers of loan sharks 🦈 ![]()
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There were lots of smiles, high fives and excited children at this educational event 😊![]()
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Thank you to all our incredible partners for their support 🙌 ![]()
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Check out our event highlights video on TikTok and go give us a follow while you're there @stoploansharks 👇
🦈 Stop Loan Sharks 🦈 on TikTok
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Families had fun learning about the dangers of loan sharks at #KingsNorton beach today! 🦈🏖️😎
MoneyHelper has a helpful guide on what to do if you're worried about your energy bills rising. Click the link to read the full article #StopLoanSharks #RisingCostOfLiving![]()
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What to do if you’re worried about your energy bills rising | MoneyHelper
www.moneyhelper.org.uk
From 1 April 2022 Ofgem will increase the energy price cap and energy bills will rise. Find out what you can do to keep costs down.
Do you know what to look out for when dealing with loan sharks? If the answer is no, you’re not alone. Loan sharks often pose as friends offering to help you out when money is tight. Learn how you can spot the warning signs of illegal lenders before they take advantage of you 👉 www.stoploansharks.co.uk/what-is-a-loan-shark/