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Debt can affect any one of us. Yet for many people, the shame and stigma surrounding money worries stop them from reaching out for help. This Debt Awareness Week (16–22 March 2026), we’re tackling the issue head-on — because no one should struggle alone. Debt is More Common Than You Think New national polling shows… View Article

A warrant has been executed at a property in the Newport area on suspicion of illegal money lending and money laundering, following an operation by Stop Loan Sharks Wales. The investigation is ongoing, and the suspect is believed to have been active in and around Newport. If you think you or someone you know has… View Article

Christmas should be a season of joy and celebration, but for many, it also brings added financial strain. Rising living costs mean some households may feel pressured to borrow to cover festive expenses. Sadly, this is the time when loan sharks prey on those in need, turning a season of goodwill into one of worry… View Article

A 70-year-old man has been arrested in Eastern Cardiff on suspicion of illegal money lending and money laundering, following an operation by Stop Loan Sharks Wales. Details of the Arrest Officers executed a warrant at a property in the eastern area of Cardiff, where they seized cash, mobile phones, electronic devices, and documents. The suspect… View Article

A loan shark who lent money illegally to his workmates and profited off their financial difficulties has been sentenced after a detailed investigation by Stop Loan Sharks Wales.

An 83-year-old loan shark has been ordered to pay back over £173,000 of her ill-gotten gains, with more than £35,000 returned to her victims in compensation.

About a quarter of people are planning to borrow money to pay for Christmas this year. Christmas is just around the corner, and whilst there’s a lot to be grateful for, it’s easy to fall into financial stress during the holidays.

Stop Loan Sharks Wales recently spoke with Wales Online to raise awareness surrounding the disturbing tactics and exploitation used by unlicensed money lenders in Wales. The article highlights the heartbreaking stories of those trapped in a cycle of debts.

Cwmbran loan shark Horace Taylor, aged 73, was sentenced to 3 months in prison, suspended for two years, after pleading guilty to illegal money lending.

An 83-year-old loan shark “preyed on vulnerable people” and would threaten them if they missed repayments.