Hurricane Helene Victim Scammed Out of $40K Amid Search for Missing Wife

Rod Ashby, whose wife went missing after their home was swept away by Hurricane Helene in North Carolina, was scammed out of nearly $40,000 while trying to buy a replacement vehicle. The scammer impersonated a legitimate Colorado car dealership, leading Ashby to wire money for a truck that was never delivered. The family, already devastated by the hurricane, is struggling to recover the funds and continue their search for Kim Ashby, who remains missing. Authorities are investigating the fraud case.