Scammers Impersonate Carabinieri in Garda, Offer Fake Subscriptions

They impersonate Carabinieri when making phone calls to hoteliers, shopkeepers, craftsmen, and restaurants in Medio and Alto Garda, proposing subscriptions to the arma‘s magazines.

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

How to recognize scams

They often propose subscriptions to nonexistent magazines or those unrelated to law enforcement agencies.

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

if they have taken money, do not make any further contact.