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Stop Loan Sharks England
🕹️ There’s still time to change the gameHelp Alex complete his mission 👾Design, code, or remix parts of our Stop Loan Sharks game and make a difference.🏆 Amazon vouchers to be won👾 Separate prizes for under & over 16s👉 Get involved:www.stoploansharks.co.uk/game-over-for-loan-sharks/#GameOverForLoanSharks ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

2 days ago

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Welcome to Your Space and Citizens Advice Solent East in Gosport – our newest Stop Loan Sharks Access Points! 🙌You’ll find Your Space on Gosport High Street and Citizens Advice at Martin Snape House. Staff at both locations are now trained and ready to help anyone affected by loan sharks – offering support to anyone needing help from the Stop Loan Sharks team.A huge thank you for joining our We Will Help You Make The Call campaign. Together, we’re making it easier for people to speak up and get the help they deserve.Citizens Advice HavantCitizens Advice PortsmouthCitizens Advice Gosport#stoploansharksengland#partnershipworking ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

2 days ago

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Over the past few weeks, we’ve been working with Derbyshire County Council’s Affordable Credit Team to bring loan shark awareness sessions to students at Chesterfield College.It’s been all about helping young people spot the signs of illegal lenders - and know where to turn for safe, affordable alternatives.The students have all been brilliant and really engaged.One of the highlights was taking on the ‘loan sharks’ in a fun challenge at the Summer Safety Event … safe to say they didn’t stand a chance!#stoploansharksengland ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

3 days ago

Stop Loan Sharks England
It often starts small.But when gambling leads to borrowing, it can quickly become overwhelming.If you’re worried you have borrowed from a loan shark contact us today 📞 0300 555 2222#StopLoanSharks #YouAreNotAlone ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

5 days ago

Stop Loan Sharks England
🎮 Think you can change the game?The Stop Loan Sharks Game Challenge is open until 30 June 👾Play and edit our retro-style computer game and submit your version for a chance to win.🏆 Amazon vouchers up for grabs✅ Open to all ages (under & over 16s)👉 Start now:www.stoploansharks.co.uk/game-over-for-loan-sharks/#GameOverForLoanSharks ... See MoreSee Less

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slsengland Stop Loan Sharks England @slsengland ·
5 Jun

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been working with @Derbyshirecc's Affordable Credit Team to bring loan shark awareness sessions to students at Chesterfield College. The students have all been brilliant and really engaged. Thanks for having us!

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slsengland Stop Loan Sharks England @slsengland ·
5 Jun

It often starts small.
But when gambling leads to borrowing, it can quickly become overwhelming.
If you’re worried you have borrowed from a loan shark contact us today
📞 0300 555 2222
#StopLoanSharks #YouAreNotAlone

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slsengland Stop Loan Sharks England @slsengland ·
2 Jun

🎮 Think you can change the game?
The Stop Loan Sharks Game Challenge is open until 30 June 👾
Play and edit our retro-style computer game and submit your version for a chance to win.
🏆 Amazon vouchers up for grabs
✅ Open to all ages (under & over 16s)
👉 Start now:

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slsengland Stop Loan Sharks England @slsengland ·
1 Jun

Our new report - A Community of Silence - reveals the devastating stories of real-life loan shark borrowers and the barriers that stopped them seeking help.
Read more: http://www.stoploansharks.co.uk/a-community-of-silence-the-lived-experience-of-people-borrowing-from-loan-sharks-in-england/
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slsengland Stop Loan Sharks England @slsengland ·
28 May

Welcome to Darlington Credit Union - our latest Stop Loan Sharks Access Point 💙 Need help with a loan shark? Get free, confidential support by calling in or get in touch direct: 0300 555 2222
You’re not alone. #StopLoanSharks #Darlington

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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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