Agora Business Publications LLP Reviews

Name: Agora Business Publications LLP
Address: Ground Floor – Water Mill,, The Water Mill Park, Broughton, Skipton, North Yorkshire
Rating: 1.70

1.7 Rating 40 Reviews

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of reviewers recommend Agora Business Publications LLP

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Ground Floor – Water Mill,,
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Agora Business Publications LLP 1 star review on 15th July 2025

Sarai Hattie

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Anonymous // 01/01/2019

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“The company suddenly terminated my investment account overnight; however, with Presley Jossie's intervention, my funds were successfully recovered.”

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Posted 4 days ago

“I recently received a letter from CCSCollect, a debt collection company, claiming I owe money related to a subscription with Agora Business Park. I would like you to investigate and review the practices of Agora Business Park. Many individuals have raised concerns about similar experiences on consumer forums and websites like Care Matters. It appears that Agora Business Park is working with others in a misleading manner—offering "free subscriptions" to UK residents, with access to downloadable content. However, it seems that children and underaged users may unknowingly subscribe under the basic free plan. Later, charges are issued, often without the knowledge or consent of the adult responsible. In my case, I suspect that my underage daughter may have come across the website, possibly activating the free subscription offer. Once I became aware, I immediately cancelled any such subscription. Despite this, I have now received a demand for payment—including a total of £510, with an additional £120 in VAT, which I find completely unjustified and alarming. This type of online selling practice raises serious questions regarding its compliance with UK contract law and the common law principles of offer, acceptance, and consideration. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and UK consumer protection legislation, consumers are entitled to clear, transparent terms and must not be subjected to unsolicited or misleading charges. Moreover, the director of Agora Business Park appears to be based in Germany, yet they are targeting UK residents and using UK debt collectors. This cross-border action, especially involving minors and vulnerable families, is highly questionable both ethically and legally. I urge CCSCollect to reconsider their support of such unfair and unsolicited claims. As a UK resident caring for two children with learning disabilities, this has caused severe stress and hardship, particularly during this ongoing cost of living crisis. This matter needs to be addressed urgently. Companies like Agora Business Park should not be allowed to exploit families with deceptive subscription practices, and debt collection agencies should carry out due diligence before pursuing such claims.”

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Posted 3 weeks ago

“Total scam I did not want to subscribe they put me subscription for no reason and now they asking me debt collection £314”

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Posted 5 months ago

“Scam company, they said i.owe them for a resources I did not even have access to. And now they passed to a debt collection company,I don't know how they expect me to afford 68.95 quid for some resources I did not make use of”

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Posted 7 months ago

“Scammy business practices. I know them well - they tried to scam a charity I worked for in the past with their fake free trial that leads to an aggressively expensive magazine subscription. I managed to fight it but I know there are people who would have paid. I see cheques from funeral homes for £50, £40, even as small as £25. Those people literally put a few quid in the charity's pocket on their deathbed. I'll be damned if I let these disgusting Agora's take it. I work for a new company now and I've had the same experience - a cold call, an offer of a subscription under the guise that it's a free magazine with no obligations, and even after I asked them to never call us again, they called us again. Agora, please sack your staff, sell your assets, donate it all to charity, strike yourself off of companies house, and then burn down the building you operate in.”

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Posted 8 months ago

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Posted 9 months ago

“Awful and very stressful business. I do not recall signing up and I haven't received any documentation. I spoke with their customer service, which is only open part time. I asked for details on what I had signed up, they couldn't tell me, I asked if they could share what I had downloaded, they couldn't tell me. The irony is the information that I could have wanted, I have access to though my professional body, therefore would have negated having this anyway, as this from what I can make out is very basic generic content from other users. I know have been sent a letter saying my debt has been passed to a collection agency. And yet, I still have no confirmation that I signed up or downloaded any resources. It is scary that you can be signed up this way and unlike any other subscription services, where you have to provide card details, so you know what you are signing up for after a free trial - this apparently you do not. It is very concerning that when you call and dispute this, you are told you have to pay. I have made an appointment at my Citizens Advice Bureau, with a view of referring through to Trading Standards. I do not want my credit rating impacted by a scam.”

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Posted 10 months ago

“They have tried to charge me £30 for a subscription that I have not signed up for and have now passed my "debt" on to CCSCOLLECT who are now claiming I owe them £62 for something I have not signed up for and are sending threatening letters every 3 or 4 days demanding payment or they will take further action,this is causing us great distress as they are threatening us with bailiffs.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I received invoices for a subscription I had not subscribed too-I tried to cancel the “subscription” and as a result l received a letter Agora stating I had a debt balance of £492.84 and that my file would be transferred to a debt collection agency. I then received a Notice of Intented Action to pay £622.94 which now included admin charges!! I recently found out I have stage 4 cancer, had not been working since Dec 2023 therefore would struggle to pay (again I have absolutely no recollection of subscribing). I tried to explain this in an email to Agora (as their telephone number did not work) and then again got the collection company. Both of them totally ignored me. I did pay as I don’t need the stress and felt bullied into paying the debt. However reading the reviews I am now convinced it was a scam and I feel totally stupid and even more stressed!!!! An expensive lesson well learned 😔”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Subject: Disappointing Sales Practices Concerning Care Quality Matters I am writing to express my profound disappointment with the recent sales encounter I had with one of their representatives regarding Care Quality Matters at Agora Business Publications. During a recent sales call with their representative, Kim, I was offered a free trial of Care Quality Matters, an information service focused on specialist care. While I initially showed interest in exploring the trial, the manner in which the offer was presented left much to be desired. Throughout the call, Kim rushed through what seemed to be the terms and conditions, leaving me with little opportunity to fully comprehend or respond. At one point, she swiftly enquired, "This includes terms and conditions who records to read over your company, and mentioned my company if is that correct?" to which I simply responded with a "Yes." In hindsight, I realize that I may have unwittingly agreed to terms without fully grasping their implications, as I was preoccupied with other tasks at the time. Despite assurances of transparency, the actual terms, including the post-trial pricing and cancellation procedures, were not adequately explained. Upon reviewing the terms and conditions provided after the call, I discovered additional charges and conditions that were not sufficiently disclosed during our conversation. Moreover, I am deeply troubled by the aggressive approach taken by their representative in attempting to secure a sale. The emphasis on pushing a product without allowing ample time for consideration or clarification raises serious concerns about the integrity of their sales practices. As a consequence of this experience, I feel compelled to express my dissatisfaction with the conduct of their representative. Such tactics not only erode trust but also tarnish the reputation of their company. Therefore, I am inclined to share my negative encounter publicly to caution others about the potential risks of engaging with their sales team. I trust that you will take this feedback seriously and make concerted efforts to enhance your sales practices, prioritizing fairness and transparency in all future interactions. Regards, Zoltan”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I had a disappointing experience with Agora Business Publications LLP. Their website promises valuable information and documents that you can use, and advertises a one-month free trial. I signed up without providing any payment details—no credit card or direct debit—as I assumed that access would simply end after the trial if I did not confirm continuation. Unfortunately, I was never able to access any of the promised resources. Instead, I was overwhelmed by a barrage of marketing emails. To make matters worse, I recently received an invoice for £79.00. When I contacted customer service to cancel everything and clarify that I had never agreed to continue the service or make any payments, they were unhelpful and still charged me £19.95 for services I never accessed. My advice is to steer clear of this company and avoid any offers or free trials they provide. They seem to operate in a way that borders on scamming, legally speaking. I regret not checking reviews on Trust Pilot beforehand. Stay away from Agora Business Publications LLP.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I have been chased for a subscription that I did not sign up for,I merely made an enquiry and am now being charged admin fees and late payments. This is very shady practice and I will be contacting trading standards along with the many others. You answer reviews with offers to resolve issues etc but this is just a ploy,you have never contacted me. I will also be posting on twitter if these charges are not cancelled.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“I am receiving absurd bills for services that I never requested from Agora Business It seems like a scam, and I urge others to be wary of opening any suspicious links in the internet or Link in. I have no intention of paying for something I did not ask for, and I will make sure to leave an honest review of their services in all portals that I know. Please stop sending me letters.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Everything went wrong, seriously how can such a scam company be allowed to function!! No service provided only invoices and the threat from debt collectors Bring it on!! SINCERE ADVICE AVOID THIS COMPANY LIKE THE PLAGUE OR COVID !!!!!”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Absolute scammers do not agree to anything off these people or you WILL get a un authorised invoice from them. They promise you they wont put you on a monthly list but trust me they do.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Don't go anywhere near this company. Free email generates an invoice and they won't cancel the 'contract' unless you clear your latest invoice. SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM SCAM”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Please avoid this company like a plague, very dishonest dealing. Advertised a free subscription only to get monthly invoices, now it's debt collection letters. Very shameful and depressing arrangement. When you finally agree to cancel what you never started, there's no way of contacting them. Terrible”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Stay away from this company its a con. They don't say you have to pay or ask for bank details they wait and send you a massive bill. run don't walk.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“As others have reviewed,total scam.”

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Posted 1 year ago

“Scam of a company sais I signed up for this and now charging me an invoice please report them distinguishing company”

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Posted 1 year ago

Agora Business Publications LLP is rated 1.7 based on 40 reviews