Lake Garda Scammers Impersonate Carabinieri to Steal from Business Owners

They impersonate Carabinieri when contacting hoteliers, shop owners, artisans, and restaurant owners around Lake Garda, offering subscriptions to magazines of the armed force.

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

How to recognize scams and how to respond

They often offer subscriptions to nonexistent magazines or those unrelated to law enforcement agencies.

Therefore, be vigilant and immediately notify the real Carabinieri — just dial 112 — as soon as you suspect that you have been targeted by individuals who,

after receiving the money, cease to make contact.