She never thought she would regain possession of her life savings, family jewels and money, lost because she fell for a scam. And instead the 94-year-old from Cagliari recovered everything, thanks to the tireless work of the Carabinieri: two thousand euros in cash and jewels with a total value of over 300 thousand euros.
"I never thought I would see my belongings again. Thank you so much for what you have done for me," she said in tears to the police, who were as moved as she was.
The operation that led to the restitution of the assets was the result of an effective synergy between the Cagliari and Naples police stations. After an immediate analysis of the video surveillance images taken in Cagliari and a timely exchange of information, the Naples military managed to identify and arrest the person responsible, a twenty-year-old from Naples, as she was disembarking from the ferry, now certain that she had pulled off the heist of her life .
Tips to prevent scams
An opportunity for the weapon to return to spread the anti-fraud decalogue.
«The Carabinieri renews its commitment to preventing scams, offering some useful advice to citizens, especially the elderly:
Be wary of appearances: do not blindly trust anyone who presents themselves as a public official without adequate checks.
Do not open the door to strangers: if in doubt, immediately contact the single emergency number 112.
Verify your identity: Don't rely on your ID card alone, which could be falsified; always confirm with the relevant authorities.
Limit confidentiality over the phone: If you receive calls from alleged relatives asking for money, take the time to verify and consult a trusted family member."
(Online Union)
