Getting to Know Jason Rabago from Payment Savvy
- Jason Rabago has his own version of The Golden Rule. It’s not about treating people the way you want to be treated. It’s about treating people the way they want to be treated. It’s that kind of attitude that has propelled someone who turned receiving a collection letter into a job forward into a 23-year career in the ARM industry. Read on to learn more Jason, how he fueled his love of UFC as a kid, and why being in this industry allows him the freedom to be himself.
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Judge Denies MTD in FDCPA Case, Rules ‘Balance Seems to be a Little Off’ Counts as Dispute
- A District Court judge in Pennsylvania has denied a defendant’s motion to dismiss a Fair Debt Collection Practices Act lawsuit, ruling that the plaintiff did in fact dispute a debt when, during a conversation with a representative of the defendant, he said, “the balance seems to be a little off.”
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FTC Publishes Final Rule Banning Fake Reviews
- The Federal Trade Commission has issued a final rule aimed at combating the rampant issue of fake reviews and testimonials. This new rule prohibits the sale or purchase of fraudulent reviews and allows the FTC to seek civil penalties against those who knowingly violate the regulation.
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Fintech Aimed at Helping Consumers Pay Down Debt Shutters
- Tally, a fintech that helped consumers pay down credit card debt and was once valued at $855 million has closed its doors and laid off all of its employees, the company announced.
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WORTH NOTING: Disney is trying an interesting strategy to get a wrongful death lawsuit against it thrown out … Meet a 7-year-old who won top prize for his blueberry pie at the Texas State Fair … Can you guess which sports franchise is the first to be valued at $10 billion? … Why you may want to consider stocking up on oranges if you love citrus fruits … How to get free wings from Buffalo Wild Wings … Football fans in Arizona can now get burritos wrapped in cotton candy at games this season … Well, that escalated quickly … Phrases that smart people use at work to succeed, without needing to be the loudest people in the room.
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