Scam Update: Suspect Named in $31,000 Car Rip-Off

DACULA, GA — Police have identified a suspect in the case of a Gwinnett County man who was scammed out of $31,000 in an online car deal.

A tip in the case has led Gwinnett County Police to name Jack Oviedo, 25, of Buford, as the man seen in video surveillance withdrawing money from bank accounts associated with the scam.

A warrant has been issued for his arrest on a charge of felony theft by taking.

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.

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.

Police say the funds were withdrawn by the person in the photos below at several metro Atlanta locations, including the BB&T at 3485 Braselton Hwy.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