Ty J. Young, Revisited
August 31st, 2021
Ty J. Young’s fine print continues to be a must-read for consumers.
Browsing the "investing" Tag
Investments in First Nationle Solutions, Percipience Global Corp., and United RL Capital Services
June 21st, 2021
Allegations: Orchestrating a Ponzi scheme
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
Collectible Coins from Westminster Mint
May 19th, 2021
Allegations: Misrepresenting the investment value and other characteristics of collectible coins
Collectible Coins from Govmint.com
May 19th, 2021
Allegations: Misrepresenting the investment value and other characteristics of collectible coins
5 Ad Trends to Be Wary of in 2021
January 6th, 2021
From fairwashing to fragrance, consumers have plenty to watch out for in 2021.
Bitconnect
July 31st, 2020
February 2019: This case was consolidated with several related cases. (Case No. 18-cv-80086, S.D. Fl.) For more information about the
Bitconnect’s Marketing Representations
July 31st, 2020
February 2019: This case was consolidated with several related cases. (Case No. 18-cv-80086, S. D. Fla.) For more information about
BitConnect Multidistrict Litigation
July 31st, 2020
April 2020: Several of the named plaintiffs filed a Notice of Appeal regarding the dismissal orders. March 2020: The claims
American Federal Coin & Bullion
June 19th, 2020
Precious metals seller pulls coronavirus-related radio ad following TINA.org inquiry.
IM Mastery Academy Can’t Outrun Foreign Financial Actions
June 10th, 2020
A name change is unlikely to alter the fact that this forex trading MLM is not welcome in several countries.
Life Settlements from Conestoga Settlement Services
May 14th, 2020
April 2020: Several of the defendants moved to stay the case pending arbitration. January 2020: A federal judge granted arbitration
Inovio Pharmaceuticals
March 27th, 2020
Claims about the development of a coronavirus vaccine are at the center of a class-action lawsuit.
Agora Coronavirus Emails
March 27th, 2020
Publishing giant seizes on Americans' concerns about their physical and financial well-being.
TINA Weighs in on New Rules for Investment Adviser Advertisements
February 13th, 2020
After almost 60 years, it's time to update advertising law.
Status and Updates
February 11th, 2020
December 22, 2020: The SEC votes to allow investment advisers to use testimonials for the first time, but with certain
Summary of Action
February 11th, 2020
In February 2020, TINA.org submitted a comment to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which was seeking public comment on