Central Dispatch Scam – Stolen Rolls-Royce Now In Mexico?

STOLEN 2020 Rolls-Royce Cullinan – REWARD

In a recent VinWiki YouTube video, a car enthusiast shares his harrowing story of how his Rolls-Royce was stolen through a complex and increasingly common scam involving car transport brokers. The incident, which took place in July 2024, highlights the dangers of trusting unverified transport companies with your vehicle.

The story begins when the car owner arranged for his Rolls-Royce to be shipped from Arizona to Atlanta through a company called AER Transportation LLC. Although the car was picked up promptly, the owner soon became concerned when it hadn’t arrived by the expected time. After making several calls to the transport company, the car owner was shocked to learn that the car had never even been picked up by the assigned driver. Instead, the vehicle was handed off to a separate company, Deep South Freight & Logistics, which had posed as the original broker.

After discovering discrepancies in the transport company’s records, including a Los Angeles address on delivery forms and a lack of valid contact information, the owner began digging into the situation. His research revealed that this was a coordinated scam, with Deep South Freight rerouting vehicles through fraudulent means and dropping them off at various locations, including a dealership on Van Nuys Boulevard, where multiple luxury cars had mysteriously ended up.

The plot thickens as the owner learns that these stolen cars were not confined to one area, but were part of a larger network. The stolen vehicles, including high-end cars like a Ferrari, McLaren, and Rolls-Royce, were being redirected to Los Angeles. His investigation led him to a dead end when his car’s tracking system was disabled, and all efforts to trace the vehicle via GPS or through other owners’ accounts were unsuccessful.

Just when the owner was about to give up hope, he received an Instagram message in late October from someone who claimed to have spotted his stolen Rolls-Royce. The owner immediately began investigating the lead and, after comparing specific details of the car’s interior, confirmed that it was indeed his stolen vehicle. The car had even been featured in a video by a well-known Mexican dealership, Alvarez Exotics, which had posted about the sale of the Rolls-Royce.

Despite several attempts to recover the car, including communication with Alvarez Exotics, the dealership initially denied any involvement in the theft. They later shifted their story, claiming to have bought the car from an unknown seller. Despite this, the evidence mounted that the car had been vin-swapped and sold illegally. The case ultimately went cold as the dealership stopped responding to inquiries and removed all social media posts related to the vehicle.

In the video, the car owner reflects on the emotional rollercoaster of losing a luxury car to a scam of this scale, highlighting how important it is to verify transport companies and be vigilant when dealing with high-value vehicles. His story serves as a cautionary tale for anyone considering using a car shipping service, particularly those that don’t have a solid reputation or verified reviews. The saga continues, but the owner’s dedication to recovering his car remains unwavering, shedding light on a growing issue within the luxury car industry.

This VinWiki video brings awareness to the risks involved with car transportation scams and serves as a reminder of the importance of conducting thorough research before trusting any service with your prized possessions.