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Dozens Ripped Off By Fake Lake Tahoe Vacation Rental Company, Warns Officials
The El Dorado District Attorney's office reports a recent influx of travelers ripped off by fraudulent luxury home rental ads.

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The El Dorado District Attorney's office reports a recent influx of travelers ripped off by fraudulent luxury home rental ads.

The El Dorado District Attorney's office reports a recent influx of travelers ripped off by fraudulent luxury home rental ads.
The El Dorado District Attorney's office reports a recent influx of travelers ripped off by fraudulent luxury home rental ads.
The El Dorado District Attorney's office reports a recent influx of travelers ripped off by fraudulent luxury home rental ads.
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