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Stop Loan Sharks England

7 hours ago

Stop Loan Sharks England
🎉 Huge congratulations to Star Academy Sandyford in Stoke-on-Trent, the first school in the country to achieve official Partner Standard accreditation from Stop Loan Sharks!The award recognises the school's fantastic work raising awareness of illegal money lending, supporting financial wellbeing, and helping protect families from the harm caused by loan sharks.From promoting key messages through newsletters and social media to taking part in our Game Over for Loan Sharks competition, staff and pupils have shown outstanding commitment to making a difference.Thank you to everyone at Star Academy for helping create a safer financial future for young people and their families. What a way to start the new school year#stoploansharksenglandg#FinancialEducationation ...

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Stop Loan Sharks England

7 hours ago

Stop Loan Sharks England
Worried about a loan shark but don’t know how to reach out safely?You’re not alone - and help is closer than you think.We’re setting up Stop Loan Sharks Access Points across the country to make it easier for you to get in touch. If you don’t have a phone, computer, or safe space to contact us, these locations are here for you.📍 Find your nearest access point and visit www.stoploansharks.co.uk/wewillhelpyoumakethecall/ to get started.Friendly staff are ready to help you take the first step — even making the call with you if needed.You don’t have to face this alone. Support is local, safe, and confidential ...

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Stop Loan Sharks England

2 days ago

Stop Loan Sharks England
Stop Loan Sharks Funding is now open for applications.Do you have a project that could help raise awareness of the dangers of loan sharks and the harm caused by illegal money lending?We're looking to support projects that engage communities, educate people about the risks of loan sharks, and share the warning signs to help protect people.Whether you're planning a campaign, community event, educational resource or outreach initiative, your project could make a real difference.Find out more and apply here: www.stoploansharks.co.uk/poca-#StopLoanSharksL#stoploansharksfundingr#CommunitySafetyn#IllegalMoneyLendingn#FundingOpportunitypportunity ...

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Stop Loan Sharks England

3 days ago

Stop Loan Sharks England
🎒 School uniform costs can soon add up.If you're worried about the cost of uniforms or other back-to-school essentials, support may be available.💡 Before borrowing:✅ Check if your local council offers school uniform grants✅ Speak to your child's school about available support💰 Need to borrow? Choose a safe and legal lender, such as a Credit Union or CDFI.⚠️ Worried about a lender or think you've borrowed from a loan shark?📞 Call 0300 555 2222🌐 stoplo#stoploansharksenglanda#schooluniformsupportl#backtoschoolt#uniformhelpo#saferborrowing#SaferBorrowing ...

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Stop Loan Sharks England

5 days ago

Stop Loan Sharks England
📱 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 ...

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Stop Loan Sharks England

Verified account @slsengland ·
1 Sep

Stop Loan Sharks Funding is now open for applications.

Do you have a project that could help raise awareness of the dangers of loan sharks and the harm caused by illegal money lending?

We're looking to support projects that engage communities, educate people about the risks of

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Stop Loan Sharks England

Verified account @slsengland ·
31 Aug

🎒 School uniform costs can soon add up.
If you're worried about the cost of uniforms or other back-to-school essentials, support may be available.
💡 Before borrowing:
✅ Check if your local council offers school uniform grants
✅ Speak to your child's school about available

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Stop Loan Sharks England

Verified account @slsengland ·
29 Aug

📱 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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Stop Loan Sharks England

Verified account @slsengland ·
26 Aug

🎒 School uniform costs can soon add up.
If you're worried about the cost of uniforms or other back-to-school essentials, support may be available.
💡 Before borrowing:
✅ Check if your local council offers school uniform grants
✅ Speak to your child's school about available

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Stop Loan Sharks England

Verified account @slsengland ·
26 Aug

Two women have been arrested on suspicion of illegal money lending in the Camden area early today.
The operation was led by the England Illegal Money Lending Team, working with @metpoliceuk and @CamdenCouncil Trading Standards.

#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 33,000 people to get safely away from loan sharks.

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