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Stop Loan Sharks England

16 hours ago

Stop Loan Sharks England
❓What do you get when you cross a shark with a womble?😊Very clean streets!! Sid the Shark bumped into this friendly Womble on his way to a school Christmas fair on a recent visit to Coalville in Leicestershire.The two left no stone unturned as they cleared the streets of rubbish and loan sharks!#stoploansharksengland#sleighnotosharks ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

20 hours ago

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Think you’re dealing with a loan shark? Contact Stop Loan Sharks on 0300 555 2222 or report anonymously at stoploansharks.co.uk. If threatened, call the police immediately #sleighnotosharks ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

2 days ago

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🎄 Did you know? 23% of people borrowed for household costs like food, and half went without essentials to repay loan sharks. No one should choose between food and debt. #StopLoanSharks #sleighnotosharks ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

3 days ago

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🎶 Ding dong merrily on high… the sharks are grinning slyly. Don’t let them ruin your Christmas - call Stop Loan Sharks on 0300 555 2222. #sleighnotosharks ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

3 days ago

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We’ve been out and about across North Staffordshire this week, chatting with partners and residents about the dangers of loan sharks and how to stay safe.Our visits included Kidsgrove Foodbank; Leek Foodbank and Tunstall Market.We also dropped in to the Fire Service Christmas Community Meal in Meir and the VCSE Forum at The Salvation Army in Chesterton.It’s been a whirlwind week, but wonderful to see so many people taking time out of a busy festive season to learn how to stay safe.Thanks to everyone who gave us – and Sid the Shark – such a warm welcome!#SleighNoToLoanSharks#stoploansharksengland ... See MoreSee Less

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slsengland Stop Loan Sharks England @slsengland ·
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What do you get when you cross a shark with a womble? Very clean streets!! Sid the Shark bumped into this friendly Womble on his way to a school Christmas fair on a recent visit to Coalville in Leicestershire.
#stoploansharksengland
#sleighnotosharks

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Think you’re dealing with a loan shark? Contact Stop Loan Sharks on 0300 555 2222 or report anonymously at http://stoploansharks.co.uk. If threatened, call the police immediately  #sleighnotosharks

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slsengland Stop Loan Sharks England @slsengland ·
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🎄 Did you know? 23% of people borrowed for household costs like food, and half went without essentials to repay loan sharks. No one should choose between food and debt. #StopLoanSharks #sleighnotosharks

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🎶 Ding dong merrily on high… the sharks are grinning slyly. Don’t let them ruin your Christmas - call Stop Loan Sharks on 0300 555 2222. #sleighnotosharks

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slsengland Stop Loan Sharks England @slsengland ·
12 Dec

We’ve been in North Staffs this week, chatting with partners and residents about the dangers of loan sharks and how to stay safe.
It's been wonderful to see so many people taking time out of a busy festive season to learn how to stay safe!
#stoploansharksengland

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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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