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Schools put students on loan-shark alert

Clivebenss
19 Jul 11, 09:42

Jul 19, 2011 - Straits Times

Six secondary schools sound warning after 85 young people were held over loan-shark offences

By Danson Cheong

BEWARE of loan sharks. Don't fall prey to their schemes. Don't be tempted by lucrative but illegal temporary jobs.

Principals at six secondary schools have been sounding these warnings to their students following the recent arrest of 85 young people suspected of loan shark-related offences.

Principals' tips for students
Check any material - such as name cards, fliers or stickers - which you are asked to distribute. Don't automatically assume it's legitimate.
Don't be distracted by the payment offered for the job.
If in doubt, consult a reliable source such as parents or teachers about the temporary job you are taking up.

^Acid^ aka s|aO^eH~

19 Jul 11, 09:45

among this 85 young ppl tat was caught...

how many % of them actually did not know that it's for loan-shark activities???

FireIce

19 Jul 11, 09:48

were they thinking it is IT show part-time job?

Yui Hirasawa

19 Jul 11, 11:12

Nowadays Loan sharks are so clever.

Tempo0203

19 Jul 11, 11:22

wah. like that also can. loan shark ups.

FireIce

19 Jul 11, 11:46

dun be surprised they even have apps for iOS and android.

Askingyouto

19 Jul 11, 13:30

The loansharks are so subtle with their way of advertising, it is hard to really know who they are.

The guidelines are useless.

LadyEdith

20 Jul 11, 01:18

what are the kids thinking?

Rooney9

20 Jul 11, 01:24

not thinking because they just care about the money.

Clivebenss

21 Jul 11, 14:49

young, ignorant and money can be a major deciding factor.

Six secondary schools sound warning after 85 young people were held over loan-shark offences