Hickman woman thought she won online auto auction, now she's out $45K

Hickman woman thought she won online auto auction, now she's out $45K

The Lancaster County Sheriff's Office is warning area residents about an online auto dealer, following a Hickman woman losing $45,000 to an apparent scam.

Hickman Woman Scammed Out of Thousands by Online Auto Auction Business - KFOR FM 101.5 1240 AM

Lancaster County Sheriff's Office badge. (Photo credit to Jeff Motz/KFOR News)LINCOLN–(KFOR May 18)–There’s another scam to tell you about, which appeared to actually be a legitimate business to a 56-year-old Hickman woman and her bank’s fraud department. Lancaster County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ben Houchin says the victim came across a website called AutoWheelers.com through Facebook and later won an auction on a 2024 Lexus SUV. He says the woman …