scams impersonating law enforcement target Garda hoteliers and shopkeepers

They impersonate Carabinieri when calling hoteliers, shopkeepers, artisans, and restaurant owners in the middle and upper Garda area, offering subscriptions to military magazines.

They are not soldiers, but scammers who, from time to time, claim to be part of the finance police, the police, the fire brigade, or municipal security officers.

How to recognize scams and how to respond

They often propose subscriptions to non-existent magazines or those having nothing to do with law enforcement agencies.

Therefore, be vigilant and immediately notify the real Carabinieri — simply dial 112 — as soon as you have any suspicion of being targeted by those who,

after receiving the money, disappear without a trace.