Listen: Dave Benson from the illegal money lending team says loan sharks are a huge problem - 02/07/2018

Jul 02, 2018, 11:59 AM

A charter has been signed by several groups in Kent in a bid to tackle illegal money lenders who threaten violence when victims can't make repayments.

The document is all about raising awareness of the issue and making sure people who're struggling financially know where to get help.

Trading Standards, Citizens Advice and Credit Unions have all agreed to the Zero Tolerance to Loan Sharks pledge.

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