Two Lubbock, Texas business owners are being charged with fraud after selling memberships to a non-existent gym.

Shon and Desiree Perez sold more than 800 pre-paid memberships to the gym -- to the tune of more than $40,000. Members were told that the gym equipment was supposed to arrive on March 1st. When it didn't, the owners stated the shipment was delayed and it would arrive by April 1st. Court documents now show that the Perezes had never ordered any gym equipment at all. Due to nonpayment of rent the landlord for the gym's property changed the locks on April 11th.

Let's take this as a lesson learned. There are many things you should look for when picking a gym. But first and foremost... make sure the gym actually exists.