Garda Area Scammers Impersonate Carabinieri to Target Local Businesses

They impersonate carabinieri when making phone calls to hoteliers, shopkeepers, artisans, and restaurateurs in the middle and upper Garda area, offering subscriptions to military magazines.

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

Beware of scams and how to respond

They often suggest subscriptions to fake magazines or publications that have nothing to do with law enforcement agencies.

Therefore, be cautious and immediately notify the carabinieri — simply dial 112 — as soon as you suspect you have become a target of individuals who,

after collecting the money, disappear without a trace.