Scammers Impersonate Carabinieri in Garda Area: How to Protect Yourself

They impersonate carabinieri when making phone calls to hoteliers, shop owners, artisans, and restaurateurs in the middle and upper Garda area, offering magazine subscriptions from the Carabinieri.

They are not military personnel but scammers who, from time to time, claim to belong to finance, police, fire brigade, or municipal police.

Beware of scams and how to respond

They often offer subscriptions to non-existent magazines or magazines that have nothing to do with law enforcement agencies.

Therefore, be vigilant and immediately contact the real carabinieri — just dial 112 — as soon as you suspect you have been targeted by individuals who, after receiving the money, disappear.