INDIAN TRAIL, NC - Two men were in the market for a new car Tuesday afternoon in Union County.

The only problem: they had stolen a South Carolina man's identity, and were trying to use his information on their credit application.

The Union County Sheriff's Office said detectives were dispatched to Chrysler-Dodge-Jeep-Ram of Indian Trail around 4pm Tuesday, after the intended victim, James Adams, called to inform them that a credit check in his name had just been run at the Independence Boulevard dealer.

In cooperation with sheriff's deputies, the dealership called the suspect and told him that his online credit application had been approved, and that he needed to come in to sign the paperwork.

When he did - he was taken into custody, along with another man waiting outside in a silver Range Rover.

Barrington Llewellyn, 26, was charged with Identity Theft and two counts of Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. The sheriff's office said he was the one who came inside to sign the papers, and produced a fake South Carolina ID with the victim's information but had his own photograph. He remains in custody and is due in court December 14, 2017.

Antoine Miller, 34, was the man who waited outside; he was charged with Obtaining Property by False Pretenses. He has been released.

The Union County Sheriff's Office reminds the public of a few tips when it comes to credit checks and staying financially savvy, something they believe helped the victim in this case come out on top:

1. Keep constant check on your credit

2. Sign up for free credit report apps, like Credit Karma

3. Ask about ID theft notification services, in case fraudulent activtity is suspected, you can be instantly alerted

4. Be aware of credit account status, history and activity

5. If you suspect fraud, contact police right away