If he's handling the situation wrongly, it strongly indicates that he is, in fact, related to the Anthonys. No one in this clan has shown themselves as "stand up kind of guys."
I tend to believe that "Rick" really is Cindy's brother, but I won't believe it 100% until Tricia verifies him.
Okay come on, do you really think there are many people on this earth who would admit being related to this group and then show their face? Not me!!!