South Lake Tahoe is especially prone to these scam attempts, which may increase as local property management companies such as LocalVR South Lake Tahoe Property Management navigate through changes in South Lake Tahoe’s vacation rental market. According to the South Lake Tahoe Police Department (SLTPD), it seems as though folks are catching on to these sly tricks up a scammer’s sleeve. “Go through Airbnb, VRBO, or a reputable local property management company that you can confirm is real,” Crivelli warned. Ensure all emails and communications come directly from the Property Management Company brand/domain, and if in doubt, call them directly to verify. and only with a credit card and a rental agreement, either through a platform like Airbnb/VRBO, or directly with the property management company.