My house was harassed by loan shark since Feb 26, 2009. Police reports were made each time.
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The loan shark claimed that my mum was a guarantor for her friend which my mum denied. The debt which was $1000 is increased to $3000 instantly as my mum argued with the loan shark over the phone. He said that he no longer want to chase after the debtor's $1000 and now only aim at my house / mum to compensate him $3000 for arguing with him over the phone. On top of that, each time his runners splash paint, we have to pay him extra $500 and interests too.
The whole thing starts with my mum's friend but her house not being harass by loan shark recently. Whatever information, such as the loan shark hangout, contact details, etc., the friend gives us was duly reported to the police.
Advised by the police, we changed our home contact number to avoid contact with the loan shark, and were told that usually they will come less frequently when no money was given to the loan shark. Now things seems to get worse, they start splashing paint at mine & my neighbours' doors and start they coming during daytime to do the job more regularly.
I am very worried for my neighbours' children's as well as my own children's safety. What if they meet face-to-face with the loan shark's runners when coming home from school?
I am going crazy soon. Waiting at home for my son to reach home safely while taking care of my toddler. Each time the runner splash paint, my heart start beating very fast and my mind start thinking wild. Other then waiting for the loan shark to stop, what can I do??? My son starts feeling the pressure and neighbours giving us looks.
What can I do???????????????????????????
I think you can go and see your MP (Member of parliment) and tell him your problem. MP can be reached weekly during the meet the people session. Tell the mp your problem and see what he/she can do to help you. Dont worry and stay calm!
The police told me a lot of people go MP to help, then the MP will write to police or CID to do something but now they are already doing something.. What can I say?
Originally posted by Wschua9806:My house was harassed by loan shark since Feb 26, 2009. Police reports were made each time.
G/20090226/,G/20090227/0064,G/20090302/0095,G/20090403/0187 & G/20090416/0138
The loan shark claimed that my mum was a guarantor for her friend which my mum denied. The debt which was $1000 is increased to $3000 instantly as my mum argued with the loan shark over the phone. He said that he no longer want to chase after the debtor's $1000 and now only aim at my house / mum to compensate him $3000 for arguing with him over the phone. On top of that, each time his runners splash paint, we have to pay him extra $500 and interests too.
The whole thing starts with my mum's friend but her house not being harass by loan shark recently. Whatever information, such as the loan shark hangout, contact details, etc., the friend gives us was duly reported to the police.
Advised by the police, we changed our home contact number to avoid contact with the loan shark, and were told that usually they will come less frequently when no money was given to the loan shark. Now things seems to get worse, they start splashing paint at mine & my neighbours' doors and start they coming during daytime to do the job more regularly.
I am very worried for my neighbours' children's as well as my own children's safety. What if they meet face-to-face with the loan shark's runners when coming home from school?
I am going crazy soon. Waiting at home for my son to reach home safely while taking care of my toddler. Each time the runner splash paint, my heart start beating very fast and my mind start thinking wild. Other then waiting for the loan shark to stop, what can I do??? My son starts feeling the pressure and neighbours giving us looks.
What can I do???????????????????????????
Have you complained to HDB too? They might help too. If the problem gets too bad, then a way is to just move out of that area.
No, You go MP, MP write letter to complain for you and the letter will have more weight. I am a helper of MP during the weekly meet the people session. The MP letter really have more say then if a commoner send it.
Originally posted by Westpoison:No, You go MP, MP write letter to complain for you and the letter will have more weight. I am a helper of MP during the weekly meet the people session. The MP letter really have more say then if a commoner send it.
Ok. I will go to the MP next Tuesday and see whether the whole matter can close sooner. thank u so much..........
STOMP STOMP... Citizen media very powerful... Will definitely create a ruckus.
Originally posted by Fryderyk HPH:STOMP STOMP... Citizen media very powerful... Will definitely create a ruckus.
Fryderyk is right. Go Stomp and post your story. Or can call up media corp and tell them your story. Can even contact the papers. But make this last resort. Go tell your mp first.
Originally posted by Wschua9806:My house was harassed by loan shark since Feb 26, 2009. Police reports were made each time.
G/20090226/,G/20090227/0064,G/20090302/0095,G/20090403/0187 & G/20090416/0138
The loan shark claimed that my mum was a guarantor for her friend which my mum denied. The debt which was $1000 is increased to $3000 instantly as my mum argued with the loan shark over the phone. He said that he no longer want to chase after the debtor's $1000 and now only aim at my house / mum to compensate him $3000 for arguing with him over the phone. On top of that, each time his runners splash paint, we have to pay him extra $500 and interests too.
The whole thing starts with my mum's friend but her house not being harass by loan shark recently. Whatever information, such as the loan shark hangout, contact details, etc., the friend gives us was duly reported to the police.
Advised by the police, we changed our home contact number to avoid contact with the loan shark, and were told that usually they will come less frequently when no money was given to the loan shark. Now things seems to get worse, they start splashing paint at mine & my neighbours' doors and start they coming during daytime to do the job more regularly.
I am very worried for my neighbours' children's as well as my own children's safety. What if they meet face-to-face with the loan shark's runners when coming home from school?
I am going crazy soon. Waiting at home for my son to reach home safely while taking care of my toddler. Each time the runner splash paint, my heart start beating very fast and my mind start thinking wild. Other then waiting for the loan shark to stop, what can I do??? My son starts feeling the pressure and neighbours giving us looks.
What can I do???????????????????????????
install CCTV or camera to capture the act and most importantly, the happy painter face, any unique signs like tattoos, scar...etc.
just last week, tv news got reported some ah long runners faces and tattoos on tv liao...
Originally posted by Westpoison:Fryderyk is right. Go Stomp and post your story. Or can call up media corp and tell them your story. Can even contact the papers. But make this last resort. Go tell your mp first.
so, what will the MP do?
here is the report on the runners... on facebook
SINGAPORE: Singapore's Home Affairs Ministry is considering making borrowing from loansharks an offence in the country.
Speaking at the annual Police Workplan seminar on Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister and Home Affairs Minister Wong Kan Seng noted that while the overall crime figure has fallen by three per cent from January to March this year as compared to the same period in 2008, unlicensed moneylending harassment cases for this period have almost doubled.
It has gone up from 2,066 cases to 3,993 cases.
To step up efforts to combat this public menace, police have recently acquired more CCTVs which will be installed at harassment-prone sites to detect loansharks and harassers in the act.
Mr Wong said such CCTV footage will also aid police investigations.
Another step would be to make borrowing from loansharks an offence.
He said this would hold borrowers accountable if their reckless borrowing or gambling habits endanger the safety and security of the community.
The Home Affairs Minister revealed that from the arrests made, police conclude that many borrowers eventually joined the loanshark criminal organisation as runners to carry out harassment and vandalism - hence the need to nip the problem decisively on the bud.
Mr Wong also touched on manpower challenges being faced by the Singapore Police Force.
He said the Ministry recognised that resources were stretched and it has been working with police commanders and senior leaders to address this.
The Ministry will be creating 220 new frontline staff posts at existing Neighbourhood Police Centres.
- CNA/yb
Every time that the loanshark splashed paint, it cost the HDB $500 to remove to paint over.
And its only $1k! Which small town loanshark is that! That borrows 1k???!!!!
Originally posted by Wschua9806:My house was harassed by loan shark since Feb 26, 2009. Police reports were made each time.
G/20090226/,G/20090227/0064,G/20090302/0095,G/20090403/0187 & G/20090416/0138
The loan shark claimed that my mum was a guarantor for her friend which my mum denied. The debt which was $1000 is increased to $3000 instantly as my mum argued with the loan shark over the phone. He said that he no longer want to chase after the debtor's $1000 and now only aim at my house / mum to compensate him $3000 for arguing with him over the phone. On top of that, each time his runners splash paint, we have to pay him extra $500 and interests too.
The whole thing starts with my mum's friend but her house not being harass by loan shark recently. Whatever information, such as the loan shark hangout, contact details, etc., the friend gives us was duly reported to the police.
Advised by the police, we changed our home contact number to avoid contact with the loan shark, and were told that usually they will come less frequently when no money was given to the loan shark. Now things seems to get worse, they start splashing paint at mine & my neighbours' doors and start they coming during daytime to do the job more regularly.
I am very worried for my neighbours' children's as well as my own children's safety. What if they meet face-to-face with the loan shark's runners when coming home from school?
I am going crazy soon. Waiting at home for my son to reach home safely while taking care of my toddler. Each time the runner splash paint, my heart start beating very fast and my mind start thinking wild. Other then waiting for the loan shark to stop, what can I do??? My son starts feeling the pressure and neighbours giving us looks.
What can I do???????????????????????????
All your reports seem to be calls made to the Police. Did the Police attending to you inform you of the investigator in-charge of the case? It will be someone from CID. If they didn't inform you, you can enquire with Bedok Police Division about who the in-charge case is. Give him a call to enquire about the status of his investigations.
Already post the video clip on:
http://singaporeseen.stomp.com.sg/singaporeseen/viewContent.jsp?id=67367
Hope someone who recognise the lad can come forward