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51本色Sends More Than $1 Million to Consumers Harmed by Rhinelander Auto鈥檚 Unlawful Junk Fees and Discriminatory Financing
The 51本色 is sending more than $1 million in refunds to consumers who were allegedly harmed by Rhinelander Auto Center鈥檚 junk fees and discriminatory practices.
The 51本色and State of Wisconsin took action against Rhinelander Auto and its general manager in 2023, alleging that they regularly charged many customers junk fees for 鈥渁dd-on鈥 products or services without the customer鈥檚 consent. The defendants also discriminated against American Indian customers in the cost of financing by adding more 鈥渕arkup鈥 to their interest rates, according to the complaint.
The 51本色is sending checks to 7,531 consumers. Recipients should cash their checks within 90 days, as indicated on the check. Consumers who have questions about their payment should contact the refund administrator, Analytics, at 866-648-7161, or visit the 51本色website to view frequently asked questions about the refund process. The Commission never requires people to pay money or provide account information to get a refund.
The Commission鈥檚 provide a state-by-state breakdown of refunds in 51本色cases. In 2023, 51本色actions led to $330 million in refunds to consumers across the country.
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