Genuine Carabinieri Warn of Scams Impersonating Police Authorities

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They impersonate Carabinieri when calling hoteliers, shopkeepers, artisans, and restaurateurs in the Middle and Upper Garda, offering subscriptions to magazines of the force.

They are not law enforcement officers, but scammers who, from time to time, claim to belong to finance, police, fire brigade, or municipal police authorities.

Recognizing scams

They often offer subscriptions to non-existent magazines or those unrelated to the law enforcement.

Therefore, be cautious and immediately notify the genuine Carabinieri — just dial 112 — as soon as you suspect you’ve been targeted by someone who,

if they have money, no longer shows themselves.

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