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Stop Loan Sharks England

7 hours ago

Stop Loan Sharks England
We had a great day in Cardiff yesterday at the UK Illegal Money Lending Conference, where two of our partner organisations scooped awards for their amazing work to raise awareness and keep communities safe from loan sharks.Huge congratulations to Crave Arts and Sunderland, UK!It's wonderful to see your hard work and commitment rewarded and we are so grateful for all your ongoing support.Congratulations as well to the team atScottish Illegal Money Lending Unit Unit for their award and securing such a great result with a loan shark sentenced this week.And thankStop Loan Sharks WalesWales for organising the event and bringing everyone together. It was a fantastic opportunity to share ideas and expertise and we look forward to continuing working together to tackle illegal lending across the #partnershipworkingr#stoploansharksenglandgland ...

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Stop Loan Sharks England

8 hours ago

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A great result this week for the Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit, with a loan shark sentenced at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.This investigation began following a referral from Stop Loan Sharks England, demonstrating the importance of partnership working.Just because we are the England team we don't stop at borders! We work closely with our counterparts across the UK to tackle illegal lending and protect communiti#stoploansharksenglandg#partnershipworkingrking ...

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Stop Loan Sharks England

1 day ago

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A conversation about money could help keep you away from a loan shark.This #TalkMoney Week, talk about your finances, explore safer ways to borrow and ask for help if money is getting tight. Take one small step for your financial wellbeing. It All Counts.#StopLoanSharks #TalkMoney ...

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Stop Loan Sharks England

3 days ago

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We’re supporting #TalkMoney Week this week (November 2 to 6).If you’ve borrowed from a loan shark, you may feel frightened, ashamed or trapped. You have done nothing wrong.Talking to someone could be the first step towards getting help and finding a way out.Don’t suffer in silence, talk to someone today. It All Counts.#StopLoanSharks #TalkMoney week ...

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Stop Loan Sharks England

6 days ago

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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 ...

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Stop Loan Sharks England

Verified account @slsengland ·
2 Nov

We’re supporting #TalkMoney Week this week (November 2 to 6).

If you’ve borrowed from a loan shark, you may feel frightened, ashamed or trapped. You have done nothing wrong.

Talking to someone could be the first step towards getting help and finding a way out.

Don’t suffer in

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Stop Loan Sharks England

Verified account @slsengland ·
30 Oct

📱 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 ·
23 Oct

What happens when a debt suddenly doubles?
That's the question at the heart of Doubling Doubloons, a new children's book from that helps young readers understand money, borrowing and loan sharks in a fun, age-appropriate way.

Launching at Port Vale FC on Monday! 📚✨

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Verified account @slsengland ·
21 Oct

Sending a warm welcome and big thanks to @Rooftop_Housing, our newest accredited partner!
Rooftop has been working closely with us to tackle illegal lending and keep communities safe. 🙏
#stoploansharksengland
#partnershipworking

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14 Oct

A 35-year-old man was arrested in Salford early today on suspicion of illegal money lending and money laundering. We worked with @gmpolice to execute a warrant in the Walkden area. We also worked with @SalfordCouncil Trading Standards.

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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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