HALLSBORO, NC — Financial crime investigators with the Columbus County Sheriff’s Office are looking into an extensive case of fraud and identity theft centered around a local automotive dealership.
Lieutenant Shay Rogers responded to Wilson Auto Sales, located at 4339 Sam Potts Highway in Hallsboro, at approximately 2:03 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 9.
According to official incident logs, both the business itself and 47-year-old Thomas Joseph Wilson were listed as victims in the scam. While law enforcement has not yet released the specific monetary loss or method used, the case has been classified as felony identity theft and fraud.
No suspect description has been listed as investigators examine financial and vehicle transaction records.
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