Financing from Vantage Credit Union at Honda of Frontenac
September 14th, 2021
Allegations: Failing to disclose that consumers who go directly to Vantage Credit Union for financing can get lower interest rates
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TINA.org Refers Publisher Agora to FTC for Enforcement Action; Investigation Reveals Deception & Dark Patterns
June 21st, 2021
MADISON, CONN. June 21, 2021 – Despite a $2 million settlement with the Federal Trade Commission in February 2021, publishing
Agora Still Using Deception & Dark Patterns to Ensnare Seniors
June 21st, 2021
TINA.org refers publishing giant to FTC for enforcement action.
Agora Status and Updates
June 21st, 2021
June 16, 2021: TINA.org files a complaint with the FTC against the Agora companies, finding that they are violating the
Summary of Action
June 21st, 2021
TINA.org investigated the marketing used by the Stipulating Parties in FTC v. Agora Financial, LLC, et al. and found that
Who’s Allowed to Play Games with the Stock Market?
February 2nd, 2021
The misleading advertising of democratizing finance.
What You Should Know about iMarketsLive
June 6th, 2018
Questionable leaders and international bans are just the tip of the iceberg for this forex trading MLM.
Edward Jones & Co. Financial Advisor Trainees
April 3rd, 2018
In March 2018, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Edward Jones & Co. for allegedly recruiting new financial advisor trainees
Point & Pay’s Fees
July 28th, 2016
In June 2016, a class-action lawsuit was filed against Point & Pay, LLC (a company that provides clients with online
Crash Proof Retirement
January 26th, 2016
Think twice before handing over your retirement nest egg to this company.
‘How We Trade Options’
May 15th, 2015
This "free" book offer isn't exactly free and one TINA.org reader said it almost cost her plenty.
SEC asked to Strengthen Hedge Fund Advertising Rules
November 4th, 2014
Increasing numbers of hedge funds are tweeting and establishing websites.
How WeSplit.it Could be Used to Spam You
July 29th, 2014
Be wary of emails that say you owe money for charges you don't remember. It's likely spam.
With Trading Advantage Capital, It’s Pay to Play
July 24th, 2014
A company spokesman says it's education-based but that's hardly front and center in ads.
Nine Investment Newsletter Warning Signs
March 20th, 2014
Consumers should consider whether investment newsletters are actually helpful or just full of hype.
TINA.org Probe Prompts Financial Publisher to Change Marketing
March 20th, 2014
Investigation finds Stansberry used deceptive tactics in testimonials.
Financial Research/Information
March 20th, 2014
ARTICLES No such thing as risk-free investment, by Chuck Jaffe, MarketWatch Stock Basics: What Causes Stock Prices to Change?, Investopedia
Summary of Action
March 20th, 2014
TINA.org investigated Stansberry & Associates Investment Research, LLC and found that it was using hundreds of deceptive testimonials in order to
Evidence
March 20th, 2014
The following is the evidence collected by TINA.org during the course of its investigation. The testimonials and webpages at issue