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Stop Loan Sharks England

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Illegal lenders don’t always look dangerous.They could be someone you know - or someone pretending to help.Know the signs. Protect yourself.Find out more at stoploansharks.co.uk#StopLoanSharks #Awareness ... See MoreSee Less

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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 confide#StopLoanSharksh#SupportWhenYouNeedIteedIt ... See MoreSee Less

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Borrowing from someone you trust should never make you feel scared or trapped.Know the red flags and get confidential support today.Find out more today at stoploansharks.co.uk #StopLoanSharks #staysafe #LoanSharks ... See MoreSee Less

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A small loan from someone he trusted turned into fear, intimidation and spiralling pressure.Simon’s story shows the real danger of illegal money lending - and why reaching out for help matters.No one should face this alone. 💛Support is available, contact us today on WhatsApp at 07700 102773 or call on 0300 555 2222 #StopLoanSharks ... See MoreSee Less

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6 days ago

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The England Illegal Money Lending Team was out in Borehamwood, south Hertfordshire, early today where a man was arrested on suspicion of being a loan shark.We worked with Hertfordshire Trading Standards and Herts Police on the investigation and the operation this morning.If you’re in the area and think you have been targeted by a loan shark, contact us in confidence for support by calling 0300 555 2222 anytime or WhatsApp 07700 102773 between 9am and 8pm Monday to Friday.The link to the full story about today’s arrest is in the comments 👇 ... See MoreSee Less

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slsengland Stop Loan Sharks England @slsengland ·
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Illegal lenders don’t always look dangerous.
They could be someone you know - or someone pretending to help.
Know the signs. Protect yourself.
Find out more at http://stoploansharks.co.uk
#StopLoanSharks #Awareness

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slsengland Stop Loan Sharks England @slsengland ·
18 Apr

📱 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 ·
16 Apr

Borrowing from someone you trust should never make you feel scared or trapped.
Know the red flags and get confidential support today.
Find out more today at http://stoploansharks.co.uk
#StopLoanSharks #StaySafe #Loansharks

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A small loan from someone he trusted turned into fear, intimidation and spiralling pressure. #StopLoanSharks

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15 Apr

We were in Borehamwood, south Hertfordshire, early today where we arrested a suspected loan shark.
Thanks to @hertscc Trading Standards and @hertspolice for working with us on this op.
If you need support call us on 0300 555 2222.
https://www.stoploansharks.co.uk/loan-shark-suspect-arrested-in-south-hertfordshire/

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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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