Internet car sale scam costs man $31,000

An Auburn man was scammed out of more than $31,000 while attempting to purchase a car from an out-of-state dealer over the internet, Gwinnett County police said.

On Nov. 3, the man wired $31,400 to a BB&T account at the direction of the seller to buy a 2013 Infinity QX56, police said. The hopeful car owner expected delivery within the week, but the seller stopped communicating.

A fake identity was used to open an account and withdraw the wired funds.

Several withdrawals were made at BB&T banks in the metro Atlanta area, including one on Braselton Highway in Dacula.

Police are asking anyone with any information to call GCPD detectives at 770-513-5300. To remain anonymous, tipsters should contact Crime Stoppers at 404-577-TIPS (8477) or visit www. crimestoppersatlanta.org. You can also text your tip to “Crimes” (274637). Crime Stoppers tipsters can receive up to $2,000 for information leading to an arrest and indictment in this case. Case Number: 16-105330 on various city streets.

The city received three bids for the comprehensive project and awarded the contract to the low bidder, E.R. Snell Contractor Inc. of Snellville.

This project includes repair and upgrade of the Martin Farm Road bridge and guardrails to meet current standards. In addition, the contract covers road striping on Brogdon Road and short sections on Scales Road, Settles Bridge Road and Eva Kennedy Road.