Don't use illegal money lenders says OFT

Saturday, 27 June 2015 00:00

The Manx public is being warned about the perils of dealing with illegal money lenders.

The Office of Fair Trading message comes after a Peel man was recently convicted for similar activities.

It says despite one less criminal lender on the streets it can't be sure there aren't others plying a similar trade.

Chief officer Mike Ball says there are potential pitfalls of borrowing in this way:

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