Latest Loansharks Podcast Episodes
7 Days of Sharks - Don't Borrow From Baz
Your Money and Your Life - November 27, 2020 18:00 - 5 minutesThe 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 su...
Episode 5 - Finding a way out
Your Money and Your Life - July 13, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutesAfter 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....
Episode 5 - Finding a way out
Your Money and Your Life - July 13, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutesAfter 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....
Episode 4 - It starts with young people
Your Money and Your Life - July 05, 2020 18:00 - 32 minutesThe 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 ab...
Episode 4 - It starts with young people
Your Money and Your Life - July 05, 2020 18:00 - 32 minutesThe 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 ab...
Episode 3 - Supporting Tenants
Your Money and Your Life - June 28, 2020 16:00 - 38 minutes#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...
Episode 3 - Supporting Tenants
Your Money and Your Life - June 28, 2020 16:00 - 38 minutes#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...
Episode 2 - Working with the community
Your Money and Your Life - June 20, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutesRuncorn 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 fou...
Episode 2 - Working with the community
Your Money and Your Life - June 20, 2020 16:00 - 25 minutesRuncorn 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 fou...
Episode 1 - Tackling Loan Sharks
Your Money and Your Life - June 08, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutesThe 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...
Episode 1 - Tackling Loan Sharks
Your Money and Your Life - June 08, 2020 12:00 - 35 minutesThe 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...
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