Your Money and Your Life
11 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 3 years ago -The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) is helping to break the cycle of borrowing from loan sharks and supporting victims caught in their trap, on its brand-new podcast; Your Money and Your Life. To report a loan shark call the 24 hour helpline 0300 555 2222 or visit www.stoploansharks.co.uk.
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7 Days of Sharks - Don't Borrow From Baz
November 27, 2020 18:00 - 5 minutes - 3.7 MBThe England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) is a national team that investigates and prosecutes loan sharks. A loan shark is someone who lends money without the correct authorisation from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). The IMLT provides emotional and practical support to victims and survivors of illegal money lending. We recently held a national short story competition to raise awareness of the dangers of loan sharks and are pleased to share one of the winning entries with you t...
Episode 5 - Finding a way out
July 13, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBAfter repaying a loan shark for seven years, Becky reached breaking point and had to seek support to keep her and her family safe. This episode looks at the shocking reality of getting involved with a loan shark and how organisations like the IMLT are working to help victims reclaim their lives. If you or someone you know is the victim of a loan shark, call 0300 555 2222 or visit www.stoploansharks.co.uk for advice and support.
Episode 5 - Finding a way out
July 13, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBAfter repaying a loan shark for seven years, Becky reached breaking point and had to seek support to keep her and her family safe. This episode looks at the shocking reality of getting involved with a loan shark and how organisations like the IMLT are working to help victims reclaim their lives. If you or someone you know is the victim of a loan shark, call 0300 555 2222 or visit www.stoploansharks.co.uk for advice and support.
Episode 4 - It starts with young people
July 05, 2020 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBThe IMLT is working with schools and supporting organisations to prevent future generations from falling into the trap of borrowing money from loan sharks. This week we’re joined by Just Credit Union and Citizens Advice Havant Work Out Your Money to discuss the importance of teaching children about personal finance at an early age, so they are better prepared to make sound financial decisions in the future.
Episode 4 - It starts with young people
July 05, 2020 18:00 - 32 minutes - 22.1 MBThe IMLT is working with schools and supporting organisations to prevent future generations from falling into the trap of borrowing money from loan sharks. This week we’re joined by Just Credit Union and Citizens Advice Havant Work Out Your Money to discuss the importance of teaching children about personal finance at an early age, so they are better prepared to make sound financial decisions in the future.
Episode 3 - Supporting Tenants
June 28, 2020 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB#CheltenhamSaysNo was a campaign launched by Cheltenham Borough Homes with the support of IMLT. In this week's episode, the IMLT explains how campaigns like this are tackling loan sharks in particularly vulnerable areas and encouraging people to save with Gloucestershire Credit Union. Details on applying for POCA grants can be found at www.stoploansharks.co.uk/news. To report a loan shark call the 24 hour helpline 0300 555 2222.
Episode 3 - Supporting Tenants
June 28, 2020 16:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MB#CheltenhamSaysNo was a campaign launched by Cheltenham Borough Homes with the support of IMLT. In this week's episode, the IMLT explains how campaigns like this are tackling loan sharks in particularly vulnerable areas and encouraging people to save with Gloucestershire Credit Union. Details on applying for POCA grants can be found at www.stoploansharks.co.uk/news. To report a loan shark call the 24 hour helpline 0300 555 2222.
Episode 2 - Working with the community
June 20, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBRuncorn Local Policing Unit joins the IMLT to explain how it set up an award-winning project by working with local schools and other organisations such as Halton Trading Standards and St Martin’s Primary School, to raise awareness about loan sharks. Details on applying for POCA grants can be found at www.stoploansharks.co.uk/news. To report a loan shark call the 24 hour helpline 0300 555 2222.
Episode 2 - Working with the community
June 20, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutes - 17.4 MBRuncorn Local Policing Unit joins the IMLT to explain how it set up an award-winning project by working with local schools and other organisations such as Halton Trading Standards and St Martin’s Primary School, to raise awareness about loan sharks. Details on applying for POCA grants can be found at www.stoploansharks.co.uk/news. To report a loan shark call the 24 hour helpline 0300 555 2222.
Episode 1 - Tackling Loan Sharks
June 08, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBThe England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) is helping to break the cycle of borrowing from loan sharks and supporting victims caught in their trap, on its brand-new podcast; Your Money and Your Life. In this episode, we tackle some of the misconceptions surrounding loan sharks by explaining who they are and how they operate. Click here to apply for a Proceeds of Crime (POCA) Grant. To report a loan shark call the 24 hour helpline 0300 555 2222 or use our online form.
Episode 1 - Tackling Loan Sharks
June 08, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBThe England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) is helping to break the cycle of borrowing from loan sharks and supporting victims caught in their trap, on its brand-new podcast; Your Money and Your Life. In this episode, we tackle some of the misconceptions surrounding loan sharks by explaining who they are and how they operate. Click here to apply for a Proceeds of Crime (POCA) Grant. To report a loan shark call the 24 hour helpline 0300 555 2222 or use our online form.