Hurricane survivor Rod Ashby, after losing his home and wife, falls victim to a $40,000 online car scam.

Rod Ashby, a US Navy veteran, lost his home and wife Kim to Hurricane Helene's floodwaters. In his desperation to find Kim, Ashby fell victim to a $40,000 scam by purchasing a nonexistent vehicle from a fake Colorado auto dealer website. The family filed a police report and contacted their bank, but have not recovered the funds. The scammer impersonated a legitimate dealership, affecting multiple victims.

November 09, 2024
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