Oklahoma couple, new to Colorado, loses $2,700 in alleged rental scam

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After signing the lease and paying the first month's rent of $1,500, plus a $1,000 security deposit, the landlord then asked them to pay a locksmith fee on move-in day. That raised a red flag. via PattrikPerez

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. — It was supposed to be the Gray family's new dream home in a brand-new state, but the deal they thought they were getting turned out to be too good to be true.He and his wife, Shawnta, are heartbroken and angry after falling for what they say was a rental scam.

That's when he came across a listing for a four-bedroom home in Commerce City that was going for only $1,500 a month. When Denver7 visited the property Tuesday, a sign outside from Opendoor, not AHRN, indicated the home was for sale.After signing the lease and paying the first month's rent of $1,500, plus a $1,000 security deposit, the landlord then asked them to pay $700 for a locksmith on move-in day. That disturbed Antoin.Because he had already moved his wife and three kids to Colorado and had nowhere else to stay, he gave the man an additional $200.

The landlord has since stopped returning their calls. More than a week later, the Gray family is now living in hotels, out nearly $3,000 and defeated.Denver7 contacted the man claiming to be the landlord. He goes by the name of Fabio Meza. After Denver7's Pattrik Perez began questioning him by phone, he hung up.

 

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PattrikPerez This is the Wild West son! Plus we're full! If we shut the doors this type of stuff wouldn't be happening. Colorado is full! Pass it on!

PattrikPerez Wait, can you even get a 4 bedroom in Oklahoma for $1500 a month? This should have been the first red flag. It really sucks, but people need to pay attention and think. If it's way too good to be true, it's probably wise to be cautious.

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