North Carolina Man Seeking Car to Search for Missing Wife Has Thousands Stolen by Fake Auto Dealer: 'It's Just Another Gut Punch'

A North Carolina veteran was scammed out of thousands of dollars while attempting to purchase a truck to aid in the search for his wife, who went missing when their home was swept away by Hurricane Helene. (Credit: Yasuyoshi Chiba/Getty Images)

A North Carolina veteran was scammed out of thousands of dollars while attempting to purchase a truck to aid in the search for his wife, who went missing when their home was swept away by Hurricane Helene.

Rod Ashby, desperate to find his wife Kim Ashby, was recently scammed out of nearly $40,000 while trying to buy a replacement vehicle, CNN reported.