University Police Services is warning the community of possible ticket scam on Craigslist.
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They say this time of year, demand for vacation rentals is high, making it important to avoid the the increase of holiday scammers.
Crime
A Sparks woman, who does not want to be identified, says she received a threatening phone call from an unknown man after posting a baby-sitting ad on Craigslist. She posted on the site on Tuesday and shortly thereafter received a call from a blocked number. She says he began the call sounding like a regular father interested in her in-home care-giving services.
South Lake Tahoe Police officers want to warn you about a scam on Craigslist involving fake vacation homes for rent.
Sparks Police officers say they have arrested a man on several charges including attempted sexual assault, false imprisonment and open/gross lewdness, after a foiled Craigslist ad.
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