The Federal Trade Commission and State of Wisconsin are taking action against Wisconsin auto dealer group Rhinelander Auto Center, its current and former owners, and general manager Daniel Towne for deceiving consumers by tacking hundreds or even thousands of dollars in illegal junk fees onto car prices and for discriminating against American Indian customers by charging them higher financing costs and fees.
According to a complaint brought by the FTC and the State of Wisconsin, Indigenous American customers were charged roughly $1,362 more on purchases than white buyers.
MADISON — The Federal Trade Commission and the Wisconsin Department of Justice are suing Wisconsin auto dealer group Rhinelander Auto Center, its current and former owners, and general manager Daniel