Crime & Safety
Gwinnett Man Loses $31,000 In Online Car Scam
Police say a suspect withdrew the money from several metro Atlanta banks, including one in Dacula.
DACULA, GA — A Gwinnett County man was scammed out of $31,000 in an online car deal, police say.
The man, from Auburn, was attempting to buy a 2013 Infinity QX56 from who he thought was an out-of-state dealer over the internet.
On November 3, Gwinnett County Police say the man wired $31,400 to a BB&T account at the direction of the seller.
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He was told the vehicle would be delivered within the following week, but it was never delivered and the seller stopped all communications.
The victim's money was traced to a BB&T account that was opened by someone under a fake identity.
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Police say the funds were withdrawn by the person in the photos below at several metro Atlanta locations, including the BB&T at 3485 Braselton Hwy. in Dacula.
Anyone with information to share in the case is asked to call Gwinnett County detectives at (770) 513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters may contact Crime Stoppers at (404) 577-TIPS (8477), visit the Crime Stoppers website or text a tip to "Crimes" (274637).
Photo courtesy Gwinnett County Police Department
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