Illegal Money Lending Unit

Anyone who is a victim of money lending can get advice and support from the Illegal Money Lending Unit

Phone our helpline on

Services provided:

Loan sharks are illegal money lenders who often charge very high interest rates – check if a company is licensed via the Financial Services Register – https://register.fca.org.uk/ – and how to report one that isn’t.  Telephone 0800 111 6768.
If you are a victim of money lending you can get advice and support from Trading Standards Scotland, who can be contacted on 0800 074 0878.  This is a 24 hour service.

 

Address

Website: http://www.direct.gov.uk/stoploansharks
Helpline number: 0800 074 0878

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