The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) are warning people not to turn to loan sharks. A loan shark is an unlicensed lender who charges enormous amounts of interest and has been known to use threats, intimidation and even violence when demanding payments.

So many people are affected by loan sharks every year and there are people you can speak to about the struggles you are facing because of them. Visit the Stop Loan Sharks website to find out more about how to spot a loan shark and report them anonymously and safely.