Fake Carabinieri Scams: How to Recognize and Protect Yourself

They impersonate Carabinieri when making phone calls to hoteliers, shopkeepers, craftsmen, and restaurateurs in the Middle and Upper Garda area, offering subscriptions to magazines of the force.

They are not military personnel, but scammers who, from time to time, claim to belong either to finance, police, fire brigade, or municipal police forces.

Recognizing Scams

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

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

if they have money, do not show up again.