Man searching for wife after Hurricane Helene loses nearly $40,000 to scam

Rod Ashby, whose wife Kim went missing after Hurricane Helene destroyed their home in North Carolina, has been scammed out of nearly $40,000 while trying to buy a replacement truck. He found a fake auto dealer online and wired the money for a vehicle that was never delivered. After sending the payment, Rod's daughter, Ansley, discovered the truck was still listed for sale. They realized they had been scammed when she contacted the seller pretending to be a new buyer. The scammer had impersonated a legitimate dealership. The family has reported the fraud to their bank and local authorities, but recovery efforts have been unsuccessful. Rod continues to search for his wife, who remains missing, as the family copes with the aftermath of the hurricane.