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A woman was arrested this morning in North London following an operation led by the England Illegal Money Lending Team.We worked in partnership with the Metropolitan Police Service and Enfield Council Trading Standards Service.You can read the full story via the link in the comments 👇If you have any information about illegal lenders or think you might need help, we're here for you:📞 Call us anytime on 0300 555 2222💬 Or WhatsApp us on 07700 102773All calls are treated in confiden#stoploansharksenglandg#StopLoanSharksharks ... See MoreSee Less

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Sid the Shark’s been out on some spooky adventures over the past week, splashing his way around Derbyshire and Leicestershire!First stop was the South Derbyshire District CouncilHousing Roadshow at the Midway Community Centre in Swadlincote - where Sid was helping raise awareness about the dangers of loan sharks.Later in the week, he was at Coalville C.A.N in Leicestershire to take part in an awareness session with local organisations and partners.It was fantastic to see everyone getting into the Halloween spirit - Sid felt right at home!Huge thanks to everyone who invited us along and helped Sid in his mission to keep people safe from loan sharks.🦈#stoploansharksengland#StopLoanSharks#partnershipworking ... See MoreSee Less

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A 63-year-old illegal lender who lived a lavish lifestyle while his vulnerable borrowers struggled has been sentenced to two years in prison and ordered to pay almost £550,000 to the court.Graham Tomlinson operated in North Hertfordshire, making around £120,000 a year from illegal loans, some of which he used to pay for luxury holidays. A judge called him a ‘bully’ and a ‘menace’ who preyed on the poorest on society.Huge thanks to Herts Police and Hertfordshire County Council Trading Standards who worked with us on this case.One of Tomlinson’s borrowers has also bravely come forward to share her experience. Her story is powerful and we’re incredibly grateful to her for speaking out to help others in similar situations.The link to that video and to the full story are in the comments below👇If you’ve been affected by illegal lending, you’re not alone. You can call us anytime on 0300 555 2222 or WhatsApp us on 07700 102773.#stoploansharksengland#StopLoanSharks ... See MoreSee Less

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Thank you to Diana Johnson MP for inviting us to today’s Cost of Living Support drop-in at The Orchard Centre!It was fantastic to be part of such an important event, helping raise awareness and share advice with the local community. Events like these make a real difference by connecting people with free, friendly, and confidential support on energy bills, housing, debt, and more.👏 A big thank you to everyone who came along and to all the organisations involved in making this happen! Dave, Head of the Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT), also met separately with Diana Johnson MP to discuss the crucial issue of tackling loan sharks and protecting vulnerable communities.#CostOfLivingSupport #CommunityMatters #StopLoanSharks #HelpingHands ... See MoreSee Less

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📱 We're making it even easier to report illegal lenders! You can now reach us on WhatsApp at 07700 102773. Our team is here to help Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. All calls and messages are treated in complete confide#StopLoanSharksh#SupportWhenYouNeedIteedIt ... See MoreSee Less

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A loan shark who lived a lavish lifestyle while borrowers struggled has been jailed.
Full story: https://www.stoploansharks.co.uk/loan-shark-who-enjoyed-lavish-lifestyle-while-borrowers-struggled-is-jailed/
One brave borrower has shared her story: https://youtu.be/izJ-hxbjGFo
Need help? Call 0300 555 2222.
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Thank you to Diana Johnson MP for inviting us to today’s Cost of Living Support drop-in at The Orchard Centre!

It was fantastic to be part of such an important event, helping raise awareness and share advice with the local community. Events like these make a real difference by…

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📱 We're making it even easier to report illegal lenders! You can now reach us on WhatsApp at 07700 102773. Our team is here to help Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. All calls and messages are treated in complete confidence. #StopLoanSharks #SupportWhenYouNeedIt

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Sid the Shark met his match when he came face to face with young footballers in Sunderland!
We joined forces with @SunderlandUK to fund new equipment at hubs across the city and to Kick Loan Sharks Out!
Thanks to @BarclaysUK and @SAFCFoL for their support.

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📱 We're making it even easier to report illegal lenders! You can now reach us on WhatsApp at 07700 102773. Our team is here to help Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. All calls and messages are treated in complete confidence. #StopLoanSharks #SupportWhenYouNeedIt

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What is a loan shark?

If you can answer yes to one or more of these questions you might be borrowing from a loan shark:

  • Did they offer you a quick loan?
  • Did they appear to be a friend at first, but now you're not so sure?
  • Did they say there was no need for any paperwork?
  • Did they add extra charges or huge amounts of interest to your loan?
  • Have they threatened you?
  • Are you scared of people finding out?
  • Have they taken your bank card, passport, or other valuables from you?

What happens after you get in touch?

We will be with you at every step of the way. Our investigators work alongside our Liaise Officers. They will get you the one to one support you need.

After you get in touch with us you will be offered the support you need. If you decide to report a loan shark, our investigators take the information you give us and look into what is going on. Their aim is to gather enough evidence to build a case against the illegal lender.

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Stop Loan Sharks investigate, prosecute and put loan sharks in prison. We are the only organisation in England who have the power to stop loan sharks and illegal money lenders.

Since 2004, we have supported over 32,500 people to get safely away from loan sharks.

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