Carabinieri Impersonators Scam Garda Hoteliers and Restaurateurs

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

These are not military personnel, but fraudsters who, from time to time, claim to be part of finance, police, fire brigades, or the Municipal police.

How to recognize scams

They often propose subscriptions to nonexistent magazines or publications that have nothing to do with law enforcement forces.

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

after obtaining money, cease to appear.