North Carolina man loses nearly $40,000 to scam while searching for replacement truck after Hurricane Helene

Rod Ashby, whose wife went missing after Hurricane Helene destroyed their home in North Carolina, was 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 2020 Ford F-350. After sending the money, Rod's daughter discovered the truck was still listed for sale, revealing the scam. The family has reported the fraud to their bank and local authorities, but they have not recovered the funds. Rod's wife, Kim, remains missing, and search efforts have been ongoing since the storm. The family is struggling with the loss and the financial setback from the scam.