Dare County Sheriff’s Blotter dominated by fraud and scams

By Outer Banks Voice on October 1, 2026

As is frequently the case, the most recent Dare County Sheriff’s blotter for the county’s unincorporated area is led by scams and fraud. This one covers the month of September and of the dozen cases detailed on the blotter, eight of them involved financial crimes.  Here’s the list.

September 4, 2026

Forgery. 25000 block of NC 12 Hwy, Waves. Business check for approx. $10,000 was intercepted and forged after being mailed. Under investigation.

September 9, 2026

Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 100 block of Craigy Court, Colington. The victim sent scammers $1,100 after getting caught up in a Wells Fargo / Fraud Department banking scam. Under investigation.

September 9, 2026

Identity Theft. 41000 block of Portside Drive, Avon. Victim’s identity was used in an attempt to take out a loan. Under investigation.

September 10, 2026

Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 1700 block of Harbour View Drive, Colington. After speaking with who they thought was a bank’s fraud department, the victim noticed $9,000 transferred from their account. Under investigation.

September 14, 2026

Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 200 block of Sir Chandler Drive, Colington. Unauthorized transaction on victim’s bank account. Under investigation.

September 16, 2026

Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 200 block of Sir Chandler Drive, Colington. The victim sent scammers $700 after being confronted about questionable online chatting practices.

September 18, 2026

Identity Theft. 5000 block of Martins Point Road, Martins Point. Fraudulent COVID-19 loan for approx. $21,000 taken out using the victim’s identity in 2021. US Department of Treasury will investigate further.

September 23, 2026

Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. 400 block of Harbour View Drive, Colington. The victim sent scammers $1000 as part of a Facebook Market scam. Under investigation.

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