Fraudulent Calls Impersonating Carabinieri in Garda Area

They impersonate Carabinieri when phoning hoteliers, shopkeepers, artisans, and restaurants in the Middle and Upper Garda areas, offering subscriptions to magazines affiliated with the force.

They are not military personnel but fraudsters who, from time to time, claim to be part of the financial police, the police, the fire brigade, or the Municipal police.

How to recognize scams

They often propose subscriptions to nonexistent magazines or those unrelated to the authorities.

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

if they have money, will no longer show up.