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Stop Loan Sharks England

9 hours ago

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We were delighted to be invited to the NAASA conference in Northampton this week, bringing teachers and school staff together to look at safeguarding measures.They were all keen to hear about the dangers loan sharks pose to our communities and learn the signs to look out for. Thanks for inviting us along!#stoploansharksengland#StopLoanSharks ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

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Sid the Shark teamed up with Cash Access UK at the Bramhall Banking Hub in Stockport this week to help spread important crime prevention awareness.Cash Access UK works to ensure communities across the country can still access vital cash and banking services, especially where mainstream banking isn’t easily available.Sid was joined by partners from Age UK Stockport and Greater Manchester Police - making it a real community effort.Keep an eye out… Sid could be popping up at a banking hub near you soon! 🦈💙💸#stoploansharksengland#partnershipworking ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

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Sid the Shark has been doing his bit to keep the streets of Middlesbrough clean today. He took a break from helping to keep people safe from loan sharks to join a community clean-up operation in Easterside. It was great to get involved!#easterside#stoploansharksengland ... See MoreSee Less

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From first-time scripts to broadcast‑ready radio ads! 🎧Ads written & voiced by media students from Salford City College Group are now airing on Hits Radio Manchester!Massive thanks to Bauer Media Group for supporting Stop Loan Sharks and hosting this Creation Station workshop.#stoploansharksengland ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

2 days ago

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A 43-year-old man was arrested in Keighley early today on suspicion of being a loan shark.Thanks to West Yorkshire Police and West Yorkshire Trading Standards for working with us on this investigation and today’s operation.The link to the full story is in the comments👇If you're in the area and think you've been targeted by a loan shark, call us on 0300 555 2222 or WhatsApp us on 07700 102773.#StopLoanSharks#stoploansharksengland ... See MoreSee Less

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26 Mar

From first-time scripts to broadcast‑ready radio ads, student‑made and Manchester‑proud 🎧
Ads written & voiced by media students from @SalfordSCCGroup - now airing on Hits Radio Manchester!
Massive thanks to @bauermedia for supporting Stop Loan Sharks and hosting this Creation

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25 Mar

A 43-year-old man was arrested in Keighley early today on suspicion of being a loan shark.
Thanks to @WestYorksPolice and @wytradstandards for working with us on this investigation and today’s operation.
The full story is here: https://www.stoploansharks.co.uk/suspected-loan-shark-arrested-in-keighley/

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25 Mar

If you’re concerned about who you’ve borrowed from, help is available.
Threatening behaviour or unreasonable repayment demands may indicate illegal lending.
Contact us for free and confidential advice:
📞 0300 555 2222
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25 Mar

Sid the Shark dropped into @OfficialUoM for a finance and scam awareness event!
He chatted with students about the dangers of loan sharks and how to stay safe when borrowing .
If you’d like Sid to visit your university, college or school, get in touch !
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24 Mar

Loan sharks manipulate borrowers. No one should feel trapped. We support those in this situation - contact us: http://stoploanshark.co.uk #StopLoanSharksEngland #StopLoanSharks #DebtSupport #FinancialLiteracy

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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 32,500 people to get safely away from loan sharks.

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