Garda Scammers Pose as Authorities to Trick Business Owners

They pose as Carabinieri when making phone calls to hoteliers, shopkeepers, artisans, and restaurateurs in the middle and upper Garda area, offering subscriptions to Army magazines.

These are not military personnel, but scammers who, from time to time, claim to belong to finance authorities, the police, firefighters, or municipal police.

Beware of scams and how to respond

They often offer subscriptions to nonexistent magazines or those that have no connection to law enforcement agencies.

Therefore, be vigilant and immediately notify the carabinieri — simply dial 112 — as soon as you suspect you have been targeted by individuals who,

once they have received the money, disappear without a trace.