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Stop Loan Sharks England

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Stop Loan Sharks England
Loan sharks trap and manipulate their borrowers, making them think it is their fault they are in this situation. No one should be made to feel ashamed of the position someone else has put them in. Loan sharks are the ones to blame for your debt to them. No borrower should feel any blame or shame for being entrapped by a loan shark. We are here to help and support anyone in the grasp of a loan shark, contact the team today - www.stoploanshark.co.uk #stoploansharksengland ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

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Two loan sharks who targeted vulnerable members of the Thai community have been sentenced by a crown court judge today.Christopher Bates and Salujkit Rudchat were each handed suspended jail terms after the court heard they pressured and intimidated borrowers.Loan sharks often take advantage of the vulnerable by pretending to be a friendly face offering a favour. We welcome today’s sentence and hope it sends a message that this kind of exploitation will not be tolerated.If you think you’ve borrowed from a loan shark, call us any time on 0300 555 2222 or WhatsApp us on 07700 102773.The link to the full story is in the comments👇 ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

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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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Stop Loan Sharks England

4 days ago

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Sid the Shark made the most of the recent sunshine with a trip to the seaside town of Skegness!Sid and the Stop Loan Sharks team went on a walkabout after visiting the Skegness branch of Barclays, where they were chatting to customers and raising awareness about the dangers of illegal lending.A big thank you to Barclays UK for inviting us along! 👏#stoploansharksengland ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

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Stop Loan Sharks England
We’re in the fabulous city of Sunderland today!We’ve been taking part in a Stop Loan Sharks charter signing event, with dozens of local organisations signing up and pledging their support to tackle loan sharks in the city.A huge thank you to Sunderland, UK and all our brilliant local partners who help spot the signs of illegal lending and work hard to raise awareness and keep families safe.It was fantastic to see so many people come together today, and we’re excited to keep working towards making Sunderland a loan shark free zone!#stoploansharksengland#StopLoanSharks#PartnershipWorking ... See MoreSee Less

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slsengland Stop Loan Sharks England @slsengland ·
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Two loan sharks who targeted vulnerable members of the Thai community have been sentenced today.
Loan sharks take advantage by pretending to be a friendly face offering a favour. This kind of exploitation will not be tolerated.
Read the full story here:
https://www.stoploansharks.co.uk/loan-shark-pair-targeted-vulnerable-members-of-thai-community/

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slsengland Stop Loan Sharks England @slsengland ·
26 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 ·
24 Apr

Loan Sharks can affect more than funds, they can use manipulative and aggressive tactics to get their way at the expense of someone else. There is a misconception that loan shark borrowers are to blame for their situations. All blame lies with the loan shark. If you or someone

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slsengland Stop Loan Sharks England @slsengland ·
23 Apr

A 61-year-old suspected loan shark was arrested in Leeds today. We worked with @WestYorksPolice and @wytradstandards on the operation this morning.

If you need help call us on 0300 555 2222 or WhatsApp 07700 102773.

Full story: https://www.stoploansharks.co.uk/suspected-loan-shark-arrested-in-leeds-3/

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slsengland Stop Loan Sharks England @slsengland ·
22 Apr

Are you feeling anxious, stressed or worried after borrowing from a loan shark? You're not alone. If things seem tough right now, we're here to help you get back on track. ⁠
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Watch out for the warning signs :⁠
▫️ No paperwork ⁠
▫️ Take items as security ⁠
▫️ Extortionate

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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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