The Illegal Money Lending Team

With all the talk about loan sharks recently, the Money Mentors want you to know that if you or anyone else find yourselves in loan shark-related trouble, there are people who can help! The England Illegal Money Lending Team (IMLT) is a fantastic organisation set up to combat loan sharks and has been doing so …

Loan Sharks: How to protect yourself

Managing your finances as a student in London can be difficult and student loans are not always enough. This can make it tempting for students to look at other types of loans available, but not all these options are safe. In this blog post, we will aim to teach you about loan sharks, the different …

Don’t fall into the jaws of a loan shark!

It’s not unusual that students need some extra cash, especially for the month leading up to the holiday season — but where do you find that money? Have you ever encountered someone who was willing to give you that money and would happily give more to you or any of your contacts? Before you take …