A Vancouver woman is sharing her experience after a trip to Las Vegas led to a costly dispute involving a rental car, online payment platforms, and a man she says misled her over several weeks. Her account, posted on TikTok, has drawn attention online and prompted warnings from viewers about similar situations.
Background
The woman, identified as Taylor, posted a 16-minute video on TikTok under the username @nopeanutsplz. In the video, she explains how she met a man from Seattle while traveling with friends and later agreed to put a rental car in her name, a decision she says resulted in more than $5,000 in charges.
“So you may have heard of the Tinder Swindler,” Taylor says early in the video. “But have you heard of the Afterpay Runaway?”
Meeting
Taylor said the situation began during a trip to Los Angeles, when she and friends decided to take a day trip to Las Vegas for a party. After the event, they met a group of men at a casino, including one who introduced himself as Isaiah and said he was from Seattle.
According to Taylor, Isaiah paid for food, drinks, and other expenses that night. She also said he purchased an Air Canada flight for one of her friends who needed to leave Las Vegas the next day.
After returning home, Taylor and Isaiah stayed in contact.
Visit
Taylor said Isaiah later booked her a round-trip train ticket from Vancouver to Seattle so she could visit him. When she arrived, she learned that his car was not working and that his driver’s license was suspended, requiring them to use a rental car.
She agreed to rent a vehicle from Hertz under her name. Taylor said she believed the arrangement would only last for the weekend.
“There are red flags that you see while I tell this story that I unfortunately did not see when I was living it,” she said in the video.
Rental
After the weekend, Isaiah asked if he could keep the rental car until Taylor returned the following weekend. She agreed, believing he would cover the cost.
Weeks later, Taylor said she realized the car had not been returned. Hertz contacted her to inform her that she was responsible for the rental charges, tolls, and a repossession fee.
According to Taylor, the total amount exceeded $5,000.
Dispute
Taylor said she repeatedly contacted Isaiah, who told her he would pay but did not follow through. She said their communication eventually broke down.
“Obviously me and him are done at this point,” Taylor said. “I’m trying to get my money back from him.”
Frustrated, she posted about the situation in a Seattle-based Facebook group called Are We Dating the Same Guy?
Claims
Taylor said several women responded, claiming they had similar experiences with the same man. According to her, commenters alleged he persuaded women to open Klarna or Afterpay accounts and then left them responsible for the charges.
One woman said she paid for an Air Canada flight at his request. Taylor later clarified that the flight purchased during the Las Vegas trip was for her friend, not Isaiah.
Response
Taylor said Isaiah contacted her and asked her to remove the Facebook post. She declined and requested repayment. She said he made a single payment of $300 but did not send additional money.
Taylor later posted the TikTok video and included a photo of a man she identified as Isaiah. In the caption, she wrote, “Beware of the Afterpay Runaway.”
Context
Failing to return a rental car can carry serious legal and financial consequences. In recent cases, individuals have faced felony theft charges when vehicles were not returned after written notice from rental companies.
Viewers in Taylor’s comment section encouraged her to pursue legal action, noting that the partial payment could be viewed as acknowledgment of the debt.
Status
Motor1 contacted Taylor through TikTok comments and direct messages but did not receive additional identifying details for the man involved. Hertz was also contacted for comment. No responses had been received at the time of publication.
FAQs
How did the woman meet the man?
They met during a trip to Las Vegas while out with friends.
Why was the rental car in her name?
She agreed to rent it because his car was unavailable.
How much did the rental car cost her?
She says the charges totaled more than $5,000.
Did the man repay her?
She says he made one payment of $300.
Is the matter resolved?
No, the dispute remains unresolved.
