Mercedes-Benz G63 Stolen in Georgia, Linked to Central Dispatch Auto Shipping Scam

Decatur, GA – A 2025 Mercedes-Benz G63 was reported stolen on February 14, 2025, during its delivery to 3897 Covington Highway in Decatur, Georgia. The theft is part of a sophisticated “Central Dispatch” scam that has resulted in the loss of numerous luxury vehicles in recent years.

Investigators are trying to ID the subject who took delivery of the G63 in Dekalb, GA

The Arabian gray G63, featuring distinctive characteristics, was initially picked up from a dealership in Calabasas, California, on February 10, 2025. The vehicle was then transported to Georgia, arriving on February 14, where it was handed over to an unidentified individual, presumably hired by the scammers to receive the delivery. The Dekalb County Police Department has documented the incident and is currently investigating as well as Hinch Investigations, a private investigations company specializing in automotive shipping scams and auto theft.

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Modus Operandi

In this case, the new owner contracted Sours Trucking LLC for the vehicle’s transport after posting a request on Central Dispatch, an online platform connecting shippers with carriers. Sours Trucking LLC, however, subcontracted the job to another company, Advik Inc., which then further subcontracted it to a legitimate transport company. This chain of subcontracting led to the vehicle being delivered to an incorrect address in Georgia, facilitating its theft.

There is speculation that both Sours Trucking LLC and Advik Inc may be a legitimate business whose credentials were exploited by scammers to secure jobs on Central Dispatch. Reports suggest that Sours specializes in transporting heavy equipment rather than luxury vehicles.

Background on the Central Dispatch Scam

The Central Dispatch scam involves fraudulent actors infiltrating the Central Dispatch platform, posing as legitimate carriers or brokers. They secure transport contracts and then manipulate the delivery process, often by subcontracting to unsuspecting legitimate companies. This practice, known as “double brokering,” can result in vehicles being rerouted and delivered to unauthorized individuals, leading to theft.

This scam has been responsible for the theft of numerous high-end vehicles over the years. In a similar incident, a luxury car dealership in Georgia lost a $270,000 Rolls-Royce SUV due to transport errors and criminal operations involving double brokering, which led to the vehicle being diverted to Mexico.

Vehicle Specifications

The 2025 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG is powered by a handcrafted AMG 4.0-liter V8 biturbo engine with a 48-volt integrated starter-generator (ISG), delivering 577 horsepower and 627 lb-ft of torque, with an additional 20 horsepower and 148 lb-ft of electric boost. It features a 9G-TRONIC transmission and offers advanced off-road capabilities, including 9.5 inches of ground clearance and a fording depth of up to 27.6 inches.

Legal Implications

The incident raises questions about liability, particularly concerning the legitimate transport company that ultimately delivered the vehicle to the incorrect address. Given that the dispatch sheet indicated the correct delivery location, the company’s failure to adhere to these instructions could render them, and their insurance provider, liable for the loss. Determining liability in such cases often requires thorough investigation into the contractual obligations and actions of each party involved in the transport process.

Insurance Coverage

Authorities are urging individuals and businesses to exercise caution when arranging vehicle transports, recommending thorough vetting of transport companies and verification of delivery details to prevent falling victim to similar scams.  Also, brokers and owners should add their vehicles to their own insurance policies, not relying on the transporters policy prior to vehicle pickup.