Carabinieri Scam Alert in Garda: Recognize and Report Fraudulent Calls

They impersonate Carabinieri when making phone calls to hoteliers, shopkeepers, artisans, and restaurateurs in Medio and Alto Garda, offering subscriptions to army-related magazines.

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

Identifying scams

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

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

if they have money, disappear and cease contact.