Scammers Impersonate Carabinieri in Garda Area, Warns Authorities
They impersonate Carabinieri when making phone calls to hoteliers, shopkeepers, artisans, and restaurateurs in the Middle and Upper Garda areas, offering subscriptions to magazines of the force.
These are not military personnel, but scammers who, from time to time, claim to belong to the finance department, the police, the fire brigade, or the municipal guards.
Recognizing the scams
They often offer subscriptions to nonexistent magazines or those unrelated to the law enforcement.
Therefore, be cautious and immediately contact the real Carabinieri — just dial 112 — as soon as you suspect you have been targeted by individuals who,
if they have money, will no longer appear.