Illegal money lenders can have a hugely detrimental impact on communities; they are not providing a service but causing misery and fear. Many will leave their victims with a very poor quality of life. We would urge anyone who is the victim of an illegal money lender to contact the following in confidence as they can help.

To report a loan shark: Call the 24/7 confidential hotline 0300 555 2222. Text ‘loan shark + your message’ to 60003. E-mail reportaloanshark@stoploansharks.gov.uk Log-on to www.direct.gov.uk/stoploansharks. Find us on Facebook www.facebook.com/stoploansharksproject