Fake Police Scams Target Garda Businesses Using Authority Deception

They pose as Carabinieri when calling hoteliers, shopkeepers, artisans, and restaurants in the Middle and Upper Garda area, proposing subscriptions to magazines associated with the force.

These are not soldiers, but fraudsters who, from time to time, claim to belong to the financial police, ordinary police, fire brigade, or the Municipal Police.

How to recognize scams

They often offer subscriptions to nonexistent magazines or magazines that have no connection with law enforcement authorities.

Therefore, be cautious and immediately notify the Carabinieri — just dial 112 — as soon as you suspect being targeted by individuals who,

after obtaining money, cease to make contact.