The Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit (SIMLU)

The Scottish Illegal Money Lending Unit (SIMLU) is part of Trading Standards Scotland and works in partnership with other agencies and organisations across Scotland to help to eradicate the scourge of illegal money lenders, often known as loan sharks. The SIMLU consists of specialist officers who investigate allegations of illegal money lending and related activity, submitting reports to the Procurator Fiscal as appropriate. The team also provide support for victims of illegal money lending and raise awareness of the dangers of borrowing from loan sharks.

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