ItalyDuring August, 90 families, both Italian and foreign, fell victim to an online scam involving fake 'residences' in Cesenato, Italy. After booking and paying for accommodations through online platforms, they arrived at addresses expecting vacation homes but found instead an insurance company’s office. The fraudulent listings were posted by real estate agents on seemingly trustworthy booking platforms, using photos of apartments for sale. Many victims noticed the unusually low prices but proceeded because they booked through a well-known platform, which later removed the listings. Authorities including the Guardia di Finanza, Carabinieri, Police, and local police advised victims to report the fraud to the Cybercrime Police. The scam appears linked to a person named Andrea Angelini, whose identity might be fabricated. Both the booking platform and the local municipality are assisting the affected families, with the latter setting up a temporary reception point at the Tourism Palace offering basic amenities.
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