Synopsis

In a Britain struggling with recession, predatory lenders are flourishing, offering a grim lifeline to those who have exhausted legitimate credit options. As the poor and vulnerable are increasingly forced to seek help from criminal elements, reporter Simon Boazman uncovers the stories of those who have endured brutal violence at the hands of these lenders. He also examines the figures behind these operations, who routinely charge interest rates exceeding 17,000 percent.