Garda Area Scammers Impersonate Carabinieri to Trick Hoteliers and Shops
They impersonate Carabinieri when making phone calls to hoteliers, shopkeepers, artisans, and restaurant owners in the Middle and Upper Garda area, offering subscriptions to magazines affiliated with the force.
These are not military personnel, but scammers who, from time to time, claim to belong to the finance police, police, fire brigade, or municipal officers.
How to recognize scams
They often propose subscriptions to fake magazines or publications that have nothing to do with law enforcement agencies.
Therefore, be vigilant and immediately notify the real Carabinieri — just dial 112 — as soon as you suspect you’ve been targeted by individuals who,
if they have money, do not appear again.