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Stop Loan Sharks England

2 days ago

Stop Loan Sharks England
Thank you to Diana Johnson MP for inviting us to today’s Cost of Living Support drop-in at The Orchard Centre!It was fantastic to be part of such an important event, helping raise awareness and share advice with the local community. Events like these make a real difference by connecting people with free, friendly, and confidential support on energy bills, housing, debt, and more.👏 A big thank you to everyone who came along and to all the organisations involved in making this happen! Dave, Head of the Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT), also met separately with Diana Johnson MP to discuss the crucial issue of tackling loan sharks and protecting vulnerable communities.#CostOfLivingSupport #CommunityMatters #StopLoanSharks #HelpingHands ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

2 days ago

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📱 We're making it even easier to report illegal lenders! You can now reach us on WhatsApp at 07700 102773. Our team is here to help Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. All calls and messages are treated in complete confide#StopLoanSharksh#SupportWhenYouNeedIteedIt ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

3 days ago

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Thanks so much to Citizens Advice South Hams for inviting us along this week. Sid the Shark had a fantastic time - here he is meeting CEO Janie Moor.Thanks to Janie and all the team for their ongoing support and commitment to fighting loan sharks in the region!#stoploansharksenglandA huge thanks to Stop Loan Sharks England for an eye-opening session yesterday! 💡We learned how loan sharks exploit vulnerable people — and how we can help stop them. 🦈 #StopLoanSharks #MoneyMatters ... See MoreSee Less

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Stop Loan Sharks England

4 days ago

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Sid the Shark met his match when he came face to face with young football players in Sunderland!Sid stopped by Leisure United’s Downhill Football Hub to take on some talented young players as part of a week of activities to Kick Loan Sharks Out of Sunderland.Stop Loan Sharks and Sunderland, UK have joined forces to fund new football equipment at hubs across the city - some of the cash used has been seized from convicted loan sharks! Sid had a blast in goal (and even made a few saves!) but the real stars of the day were Sunderland’s amazing young footballers. 🌟A big thank you to Barclays UK and the Foundation of Light for their support in making this project a success. 💙#kickoutloansharks #StopLoanSharks ... See MoreSee Less

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📱 We're making it even easier to report illegal lenders! You can now reach us on WhatsApp at 07700 102773. Our team is here to help Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. All calls and messages are treated in complete confide#StopLoanSharksh#SupportWhenYouNeedIteedIt ... See MoreSee Less

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slsengland Stop Loan Sharks England @slsengland ·
24 Oct

Thank you to Diana Johnson MP for inviting us to today’s Cost of Living Support drop-in at The Orchard Centre!

It was fantastic to be part of such an important event, helping raise awareness and share advice with the local community. Events like these make a real difference by…

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📱 We're making it even easier to report illegal lenders! You can now reach us on WhatsApp at 07700 102773. Our team is here to help Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. All calls and messages are treated in complete confidence. #StopLoanSharks #SupportWhenYouNeedIt

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Sid the Shark met his match when he came face to face with young footballers in Sunderland!
We joined forces with @SunderlandUK to fund new equipment at hubs across the city and to Kick Loan Sharks Out!
Thanks to @BarclaysUK and @SAFCFoL for their support.

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22 Oct

📱 We're making it even easier to report illegal lenders! You can now reach us on WhatsApp at 07700 102773. Our team is here to help Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. All calls and messages are treated in complete confidence. #StopLoanSharks #SupportWhenYouNeedIt

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22 Oct

A man was arrested in North Tyneside today on suspicion of illegal money lending. We worked with @northumbriapol and @NTCouncilTeam Trading Standards on this operation.
Full story - https://www.stoploansharks.co.uk/loan-shark-suspect-arrested-in-newcastle/
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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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