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Thanks to everyone who came to say hello in Priorswood Park near Taunton this week!We were there for a community event organised by Priorswood Community Centre.There were lots of activities and plenty of advice for families and even a guest appearance from Sid the Shark!#stoploansharksengland#CommunityEvent ... See MoreSee Less

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A man was arrested in Nottingham today on suspicion of illegal money lending following an operation led by the England Illegal Money Lending Team.The operation was carried out in partnership with Nottinghamshire Police and My Nottingham Trading Standards service.If you think you have borrowed from an illegal lender, or know someone who has, we're here to help. All information is treated in confidence. Call us on 0300 555 2222 or What07700 10277302#stoploansharksenglandgland ... See MoreSee Less

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🎒 School uniform costs can soon add up.If you're worried about the cost of uniforms or other back-to-school essentials, support may be available.💡 Before borrowing:✅ Check if your local council offers school uniform grants✅ Speak to your child's school about available support💰 Need to borrow? Choose a safe and legal lender, such as a Credit Union or CDFI.⚠️ Worried about a lender or think you've borrowed from a loan shark?📞 Call 0300 555 2222🌐 stoplo#stoploansharksenglanda#schooluniformsupportl#backtoschoolt#uniformhelpo#saferborrowing#SaferBorrowing ... See MoreSee Less

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🎒 Feeling the pressure of back-to-school costs?If you need to borrow, choose a safe and legal lender such as a Credit Union or CDFI.⚠️ If you're worried about a loan, or think you may have borrowed from a loan shark, confidential help and support is available.📞 0300 555 2222🌐 stoploansharks.c#stoploansharksenglandg#backtoschoolc#saferborrowingo#MoneySupportpport ... See MoreSee Less

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What a fantastic day at Brookvale Community Centre Runcorn for a community event packed with free advice, support and food for local families.🌟The Stop Loan Sharks team had a great time joining local organisations including:👉Central Credit Union👉Halton & St Helens Voluntary and Community Action👉Mindful Miniatures👉Cheshire Police👉The Elton Larder CICA highlight of the day was seeing everyone enjoy the fantastic activities provided by Digital Arts Box CIC, including mascot photo opportunities and keyring making, funded by Stop Loan Sharks through money seized from convicted illegal lenders.It was wonderful to see so many families getting involved, snapping photos with the mascots, having fun and connecting with local services in their community.Thanks to everyone who came along and helped make it such a brilliant event! #stoploansharksengland#partnershipworking#CommunityEvent ... See MoreSee Less

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slsengland Stop Loan Sharks England @slsengland ·
28 Jul

🎒 School uniform costs can soon add up.
If you're worried about the cost of uniforms or other back-to-school essentials, support may be available.
💡 Before borrowing:
✅ Check if your local council offers school uniform grants
✅ Speak to your child's school about available

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slsengland Stop Loan Sharks England @slsengland ·
28 Jul

🎒 Feeling the pressure of back-to-school costs?
If you need to borrow, choose a safe and legal lender such as a Credit Union or CDFI.
⚠️ If you're worried about a loan, or think you may have borrowed from a loan shark, confidential help and support is available.
📞 0300 555 2222

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slsengland Stop Loan Sharks England @slsengland ·
22 Jul

A 70yo woman and a 68yo man were arrested in Liverpool today on suspicion of illegal money lending. Thanks to @MerseyPolice for their support and to @lpoolcouncil Trading Standards service for working with us.
Read more:
https://www.stoploansharks.co.uk/two-suspected-loan-sharks-arrested-in-liverpool/

#stoploansharksengland

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slsengland Stop Loan Sharks England @slsengland ·
21 Jul

🎒 Feeling the pressure of back-to-school costs?
If you need to borrow, choose a safe and legal lender such as a Credit Union or CDFI.
⚠️ If you're worried about a loan, or think you may have borrowed from a loan shark, confidential help and support is available.
📞 0300 555 2222

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slsengland Stop Loan Sharks England @slsengland ·
17 Jul

Huge congratulations to @StepChange on achieving Partner Plus Accreditation for its commitment to helping stop loan sharks.👏
The team is helping to spot the early signs of illegal lending and get borrowers the help they need.
Full story: https://www.stoploansharks.co.uk/debt-charity-stepchange-wins-national-accolade-for-work-to-stop-loan-sharks/
#stoploansharks

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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.

How we help

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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