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Stop Loan Sharks England

2 days ago

Stop Loan Sharks England
This #TalkMoney week, we’re encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to talk openly about their money and finances. How will you #StartTheConversation? Here are some ideas: www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/family-and-care/talk-money ... See MoreSee Less

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Our resources just got a fresh new look - with no nasty sharks in sight!From posters and leaflets to postcards and more - explore our updated collection and order directly from our website:www.stoploansharks.co.uk/resources-newsletters#StopLoanSharks #SLSEngland ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

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A big thank you to Wave Community Bank for helping us raise awareness about the dangers of loan sharks 🦈These new bus shelter ads are now up across East Sussex and Kent, making it easier for people to learn how to stay safe from illegal lenders and access safe, community-based financial support. 💙It’s so good to know that while people wait for their bus, they’ll also be getting important information to help protect themselves and their families.Together, we can make a difference!#stoploansharks #partnershipworking ... See MoreSee Less

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We had a fantastic time in Sunderland working alongside local partners and young footballers to help kick loan sharks out of the city! 🦈⚽Along with Sunderland City Council , we were delighted to help fund new equipment at local football hubs.The young players were thrilled with their new bibs and kit proudly displaying the Stop Loan Sharks message - a clear reminder that loan sharks have no place in our communities.A huge thank you to everyone involved in making this project a success, and to the young players who put Sid the Shark through his paces in goal! 🧤This was community partnership at its best - and even better, the funding we provided came from money seized from convicted loan sharks.Barclays UK Leisure United Foundation of Light #partnershipworking #StopLoanSharks Barclays UK Sunderland, UK Leisure United Foundation of Light ... See MoreSee Less

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It can be difficult for people to #TalkMoney. If you’re not sure where to begin, MoneyHelper can help you #StartTheConversation: www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/family-and-care/talk-money/how-to-have-a-conversation-about-money ... See MoreSee Less

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7 Nov

This #TalkMoney week, we’re encouraging people of all ages and backgrounds to talk openly about their money and finances. How will you #StartTheConversation? Here are some ideas: https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/family-and-care/talk-money

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6 Nov

A big thank you to Wave Community Bank for partnering with us to help raise awareness about the dangers of loan sharks with these new bus shelter ads in East Sussex and Kent!

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It can be difficult for people to #TalkMoney. If you’re not sure where to begin, @MoneyHelperUK can help you #StartTheConversation: https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/family-and-care/talk-money/how-to-have-a-conversation-about-money

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#TalkMoney Week is here! Looking for ways to #StartTheConversation with friends, family or colleagues? Here are some ideas: https://www.moneyhelper.org.uk/en/family-and-care/talk-money

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31 Oct

Sid the Shark was at @CommSholver in Oldham today for a family fun day focusing on keeping warm and well in the winter and staying safe. Even Rory the @RlfcOldham mascot made an appearance!

Thanks @OldhamCouncil for having us along!
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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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