Wednesday, October 14, 2026
By Outer Banks Voice on September 4, 2026
The August 2026 Dare County Sheriff’s Blotter, which reports crimes in the unincorporated parts of the county each month, is a cautionary tale about the prevalence of financial fraud and scams perpetrated on individuals there. When aware of these schemes, the Sherrif’s Offices sends out scam alerts to the community.
The new report provides information about 14 crimes committed in unincorporated Dare County in August. Half of them involved people being defrauded out of their money—often significant amounts of money. Here are those cases in chronological order.
August 2, 2026
Forgery. 100 block of Tyrell Court, Colington. Victim reported approx. $12,000 in fraudulent checks written on a bank account. Under investigation.August 3, 2026
Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 47000 block of Rocky Rollinson Road, Buxton. The victim sent scammers $5,300 in Apple gift cards as part of a romance scam. Under investigation.August 15, 2026
Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 46000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Buxton. The victim was tricked into sending a scammer money after they threatened to release compromising photos of the victim.August 19, 2026
Larceny. 100 block of Creefs Ridge Road, Roanoke Island. Victim reported approx. $3,800 of fraudulent transactions on a bank account. Under investigation.August 20, 2026
Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 52000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Frisco. Victim reported approx. $2,100 of fraudulent transactions on a bank account.August 22, 2026
Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 800 block of Harbour View Drive, Colington. The victim had approx. $1,500 stolen from a bank account when scammers pretended to be bank representatives.August 24, 2026
Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 300 block of Colington Road, Colington. Bank representatives reported approx. $44,000 of fraudulent transactions on an elder’s bank account. Under investigation.
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Wow! Had no idea how prevalant fraud / scam incidents are in our area. These subhuman low lifes often target the most vulnerable victims. Hard to believe these scum wake every morning with the purpose of scamming. Unfortunate that they too often are not discovered, prosecuted and receive maximum sentencing. Thanks to Sheriff Dept for reporting these incidents. Hopefully a reminder to folks to be more discerning on the internet.