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Stop Loan Sharks England

7 hours ago

Stop Loan Sharks England
We're delighted to welCitizens Advice Gatesheadshead as an official Stop Loan Sharks Partner in recognition of the fantastic work staff are doing to help keep local people safe from loan sharks.👏The branch has long supported the work of Stop Loan Sharks, and this award celebrates their ongoing commitment to raising awareness of illegal money lending and looking out for anyone who may have been targeted by a loan shark.A huge thank you to all the team for their dedication to supporting their community and helping people access the advice and support they need. Interested in becoming a Stop Loan Sharks Partner and working more closely with us? Find out more at www.stoploansharks.co#stoploansharksenglandg#partnershipworkingrking ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

9 hours ago

Stop Loan Sharks England
🎒 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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Stop Loan Sharks England

21 hours ago

Stop Loan Sharks England
📱 It's even easier to report illegal lenders! You can message us on WhatsApp at 07700 102773. Our team is here to help Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm. All messages are treated in complete confide#StopLoanSharksh#SupportWhenYouNeedIteedIt ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

1 day ago

Stop Loan Sharks England
We're delighted to welCentral Credit UnionUnion as our newest recognised partner!Central Credit Union continues to do fantastic work raising awareness of the dangers of loan sharks across the areas it covers - Liverpool, West Lancashire, Wigan, Warrington, Chester and Cheshire West. If you've attended a community event in one of those areas recently, you may well have spotted our mascot Sid the Shark alongside Barney from Central, helping to spread important messages and engage with local people.A huge thank you to everyone at Central Credit Union for your ongoing support and commitment. We look forward to continuing our partnership and making an even bigger impact to#stoploansharksenglandr#CommunitySafetyn#partnershipworkinghipworking ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

2 days ago

Stop Loan Sharks England
A woman was arrested in Middlesbrough today following an operation led by the England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT).She is suspected of illegal money lending and money laundering offences.The operation was carried out in partnership with Cleveland Police and Middlesbrough Council Trading Standards.If you're in the Middlesbrough area and need help dealing with an illegal lender, we're here to help. Call us confidentially on 0300 555 2222 or visit our website for support and#stoploansharksenglandr#middlesbroughd#CommunitySafetynitySafety ... See MoreSee Less

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We're delighted to welcome @AdviceGateshead as an official Stop Loan Sharks Partner in recognition of the fantastic work staff are doing to help keep local people safe from loan sharks.👏
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slsengland Stop Loan Sharks England @slsengland ·
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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

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slsengland Stop Loan Sharks England @slsengland ·
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📱 It's even easier to report illegal lenders! You can message us on WhatsApp at 07700 102773. Our team is here to help Monday to Friday, 9am to 8pm. All messages are treated in complete confidence. #StopLoanSharks #SupportWhenYouNeedIt

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slsengland Stop Loan Sharks England @slsengland ·
6 Aug

We're delighted to welcome @CentralCU_ as our newest recognised partner! Central Credit Union does fantastic work raising awareness of the dangers of loan sharks across Liverpool, West Lancashire, Wigan, Warrington, Chester and Cheshire West.
#stoploansharksengland

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5 Aug

A woman was arrested in Middlesbrough today following an operation led by the England Illegal Money Lending Team, working with @ClevelandPolice and @MbroCouncil Trading Standards.
Full story: https://www.stoploansharks.co.uk/middlesbrough-loan-shark-suspect-arrested-in-operation-by-england-illegal-money-lending-team/

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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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