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Stop Loan Sharks England

11 hours ago

Stop Loan Sharks England
Think loan sharking is a minor offence? The courts don't.Judges have described illegal money lending as a 'campaign of terror waged on vulnerable people', 'predatory upon vulnerable, financially poor people' and 'a wicked business preying on the poor in society'.One judge warned an offender: "I have no doubt you are dangerous and if you continue your action you will end up causing serious harm to your victims."These comments are all from real-life prosecutions led by the England Illegal Money Lending Team and show the reality of illegal money lending.It is not a victimless crime. Loan sharks exploit fear and vulnerability for profit.If a loan shark is affecting you or someone you know, contact Stop Loan Sharks in confidence by calling 0300 555 2222 or sending a WhatsApp message to 07700 102773.#stoploansharksengland#illegallending ...

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Stop Loan Sharks England

11 hours ago

Stop Loan Sharks England
Think loan sharking is a minor offence? The courts don't.Judges have described illegal money lending as a 'campaign of terror waged on vulnerable people', 'predatory upon vulnerable, financially poor people' and 'a wicked business preying on the poor in society'.One judge warned an offender: "I have no doubt you are dangerous and if you continue your action you will end up causing serious harm to your victims."These comments are all from real-life prosecutions led by the England Illegal Money Lending Team and show the reality of illegal money lending.It is not a victimless crime. Loan sharks exploit fear and vulnerability for profit.If a loan shark is affecting you or someone you know, contact Stop Loan Sharks in confidence by calling 0300 555 2222 or sending a WhatsApp message to 07700 102773.#stoploansharksengland#illegallending ...

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Stop Loan Sharks England

12 hours ago

Stop Loan Sharks England
One small money move can make a big difference. Checking your budget, asking for advice or talking about money worries could help you stay in control and stay safe from loan sharks.Did you know that @MoneyHelperUK’s budget planner can help you to manage your finances? Try it for free this #TalkMoney Week: www.moneyhelper.org.uk/budget-plannerIt All Counts. ...

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Stop Loan Sharks England

1 day ago

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We had a great day in Cardiff yesterday at the UK Illegal Money Lending Conference, where two of our partner organisations scooped awards for their amazing work to raise awareness and keep communities safe from loan sharks.Huge congratulations to Crave Arts and Sunderland, UK!It's wonderful to see your hard work and commitment rewarded and we are so grateful for all your ongoing support.Congratulations as well to the team atScottish Illegal Money Lending Unit Unit for their award and securing such a great result with a loan shark sentenced this week.And thankStop Loan Sharks WalesWales for organising the event and bringing everyone together. It was a fantastic opportunity to share ideas and expertise and we look forward to continuing working together to tackle illegal lending across the #partnershipworkingr#stoploansharksenglandgland ...

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Stop Loan Sharks England

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A great result this week for the Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit, with a loan shark sentenced at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.This investigation began following a referral from Stop Loan Sharks England, demonstrating the importance of partnership working.Just because we are the England team we don't stop at borders! We work closely with our counterparts across the UK to tackle illegal lending and protect communiti#stoploansharksenglandg#partnershipworkingrking ...

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Stop Loan Sharks England

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One small money move can make a big difference. Checking your budget, asking for advice or talking about money worries could help you stay in control and stay safe from loan sharks.

Did you know that @MoneyHelperUK’s budget planner can help you to manage your finances? Try it

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5 Nov

Congratulations to @ArtsCrave and @SunderlandUK who won awards at the UK Illegal Money Lending Conference in Cardiff. 👏Thanks to @LoanSharksWales for organising such a great event!
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5 Nov

A great result for @StopLoanSharks - this case began as a referral from us, showing the importance of working together across borders. Well done to everyone involved in securing this outcome! 👏

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📰Edinburgh Loan Shark Sentenced over £18,000 Loan

An Edinburgh woman who charged 10% interest on an £18,000 loan and used social media to harass and intimidate the borrower has been sentenced at Edinburgh Sheriff court⤵️

https://stopillegallending.co.uk/edinburgh-loan-shark-sentenced-over-18000-loan/

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Stop Loan Sharks England

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4 Nov

A conversation about money could help keep you away from a loan shark.

This #TalkMoney Week, talk about your finances, explore safer ways to borrow and ask for help if money is getting tight. Take one small step for your financial wellbeing. It All Counts.

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2 Nov

We’re supporting #TalkMoney Week this week (November 2 to 6).

If you’ve borrowed from a loan shark, you may feel frightened, ashamed or trapped. You have done nothing wrong.

Talking to someone could be the first step towards getting help and finding a way out.

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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 33,000 people to get safely away from loan sharks.

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