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Swimming with Loan Sharks

Loan sharks are thriving in recession-hit Britain, as the poor and vulnerable run out of credit and find themselves relying on criminals instead.

Reporter Simon Boazman finds the victims who have suffered brutal violence, and looks at the lenders who can charge 17,000 per cent interest.

30 minutes

Last on

Sun 22 Nov 2009 20:30

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Role Contributor
Presenter Jeremy Vine
Participant Simon Boazman
Producer John O'Kane

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