Northern Ireland: Speak up anonymously about predatory money lending

Predatory money lending is the focus of our new Crimestoppers campaign in Northern Ireland.

We’re reaching out to communities to encourage the public to speak up about this crime  - which you can do 100% anonymously; guaranteed. 
 
Criminal and predatory money lenders make their living from exploiting and intimidating others, and sadly, they are now taking advantage of current economic times to tighten their grip.
 
It’s a manipulative process, which starts with the lender supposedly ‘helping’ those who are struggling to make ends meet. But these criminals are not working in the interests of their victims, or their communities, in any shape or form. 
 
 
Got information? Tell us what you know – no one will ever know that you did. Call 0800 555 111 at any time or complete our online form 100% anonymously.
 
 
When loan repayments, with inevitable hefty interest rates, are not met, the lenders will use threats and violence. Victims with unpaid debts, and indeed their loved ones, are exploited and often forced to repay by other means, such as storing or selling drugs. There are also shocking anecdotes of young people being forced into sexual exploitation as a form of repayment.  
 
We know some people may be fearful or ashamed to report this type of criminality to the authorities - and that’s where our charity comes in, with our totally anonymous method of reporting.

“We know that fear and intimidation is used to stop people from speaking up about those involved in predatory money lending. This allows criminals to profit, often at the expense of the most vulnerable in society. 

“Our charity guarantees you’ll stay completely anonymous when you contact us either via our website or on the phone. 

“Please remember that with Crimestoppers you have an alternative. We are here for you 24/7. No one will ever know you contacted us and your information could help make a difference.”

Mick Duthie, Crimestoppers Director of Operations

We never ask for your personal details, just what you know about crime. This means: 

• No police contact 

• No witness statements 

• No courts. 

Our charity is 35 years old this year and we have never broken our guarantee of anonymity. This empowers you to speak up, safe in the knowledge that no one will ever know you did.

Please note: Computer IP addresses are never traced, and no-one will ever know you contacted Crimestoppers. For telephone calls, there is no caller line display, no 1471 facility and calls have never been traced.

 Find out more about our campaign.