Garda Area Fraudsters Pretending to Be Carabinieri Seek Subscriptions

They impersonate Carabinieri when making phone calls to hoteliers, shop owners, artisans, and restaurants in the Middle and Upper Garda area, offering subscriptions to the military magazines.

These individuals are not military personnel but fraudsters who, from time to time, claim to belong to the finance police, police, fire brigade, or the Municipality vigils.

How to recognize scams

They often propose subscriptions to non-existent magazines or magazines that have nothing to do with law enforcement agencies.

Therefore, remaining cautious and immediately notifying the genuine Carabinieri — simply dial 112 — as soon as you suspect being targeted by someone who,

after obtaining money, disappears and stops appearing.