Stop Loan Sharks (also known as Illegal Money Lending Team) is a free and confidential service supporting people affected by illegal money lending. They investigate and prosecute loan sharks in England and provide emotional and practical support to people who have borrowed from them.
Support available includes:
- 24/7 confidential helpline for support and advice
- help reporting a loan shark safely
- emotional and practical support
- support for family and friends who are worried about someone borrowing from a loan shark
- help accessing other services such as debt, housing, health and wellbeing support
You are not in trouble for borrowing from a loan shark. The service is there to help keep you safe and support you through the next steps.
To get support or report a loan shark, visit their website or get in touch using the details at the top of this page.