Illegal Money Lending Team (investigates Loan Sharks)

England Illegal Money Lending Team investigate loan sharks within England.

What is a loan shark?

A loan shark is someone who lends money without the permission required by the Financial Conduct Authority to individuals or companies whom they believe are “fit and proper.” Victims are not only charged astronomical rates of interest, but very often face violence, intimidation or blackmail if they fall behind with their payments.

Who to contact

Telephone
0300 555 2222 0300 555 2222
E-mail
reportaloanshark@stoploansharks.gov.uk
Website
www.gov.uk/report-loan-shark
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Family Information Service

fis@reading.gov.uk 0118 937 3777 OPTION 2 0118 937 3777 OPTION 2

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Adult & Carers Support

CSAAdvice.Signposting@reading.gov.uk 0118 937 3747 0118 937 3747
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