Scammers Impersonate Police to Sell Fake Magazines in Garda Area

They impersonate Carabinieri when making phone calls to hoteliers, shopkeepers, craftsmen, and restaurants in the Middle and Upper Garda areas, offering subscriptions to the armed force‘s magazines.

This is not about military personnel, but scammers who, at various times, claim to be affiliated with finance police, normal police, firefighters, or municipal police Vigili del Municipio.

How to Recognize Scams

They often suggest subscriptions to nonexistent magazines or publications unrelated to law enforcement forces.

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 had money, do not make themselves visible anymore.