Hawaii Man Recovers $275,000 After Luxury Car Scam Exposed by Local 10 News

Luxury Car Scam and Initial Loss

• 💡 A Hawaii man, Alan Sue, was scammed out of his entire life savings of $275,000 in a luxury car deal.
• 🎯 The scam involved a 2023 Mercedes-Benz G Wagon with a Brabus package, advertised online and located in South Florida.
• 💔 Sue wired the money to Dream Auto Collection in Hollywood, Florida, but the SUV was never shipped, and he was ghosted by the dealership.

Local 10 News Investigation and Legal Action

• 🔍 After finding a Local 10 News report about the same dealership scamming others, Sue reached out to investigator Jeff Wier.
• 🚔 The Local 10 News investigation into the fraud sparked a multi-agency criminal case involving the Hollywood Police Department and the FBI.
• ⚠️ Dream Auto's license to operate was immediately revoked, and the owner, Vitali Stferic, was arrested as he attempted to flee the country.

Full Restitution and Case Resolution

• ✨ In an unexpected turn, the man accused of the scam paid full restitution of $275,000 to Alan Sue.
• 🚀 The money reappeared in Sue's bank account via a wire transfer, restoring his life savings and his hope.
• ✅ With restitution made, the charges against Vitali Stferic were officially dropped, and Alan Sue expressed his gratitude and relief, stating his life had been restored.