Police warn of Lake Tahoe vacation rental scam

RENO, Nev. -- Police say an Internet scam is targeting people seeking vacation rentals near Lake Tahoe.

The South Lake Tahoe Police Department says fake postings on legitimate vacation rental sites are advertising properties in South Lake Tahoe.

People interested the properties are sent a rental agreement by email and are asked to asked to wire money to an account.

Victims believe they've made a reservation, but when discover the arrangement was a scam when they arrive.

KOLO-TV reports at least three families have been victimized by the scheme.

Police say the suspects use different identities in the postings but often use the same cellphone number on the rental agreement.

Police are asking area home owners and rental companies to watch travel websites for fake postings involving their properties.

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