Caserta - A 20-year-old man from Caserta was the victim of a well-orchestrated scam, finding himself with a carton of fruit juice instead of an iPhone 16 Pro, purchased for €650. The perpetrator, a 44-year-old Neapolitan man already known to law enforcement, was identified and reported by the Carabinieri of the Caserta Station. Caserta.
The dynamics of the scam
The young man, walking along Via Roma, was approached by a man who offered him an iPhone 16 Pro at a discounted price. After examining the phone, the 20-year-old accepted the offer, handing over €650 in exchange for a clutch bag containing the alleged smartphone. Once home, the victim discovered a nasty surprise: instead of the phone, a carton of fruit juice.
Investigation and identification of the scammer
The immediate investigation by the Carabinieri, supported by surveillance camera footage and photographic identification of the victim, allowed them to identify the scammer.
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A well-crafted scam
The con artist, with his kind and skillful manner, managed to deceive the young man, exploiting his naivety and the promise of a lucrative deal. The man then disappeared in the direction of the Caserta train station, disappearing without a trace.
The importance of reporting
The victim's timely report allowed the Carabinieri to begin their investigation and identify the perpetrator of the scam. This incident underscores the importance of reporting any suspicious or fraudulent activity to the relevant authorities.
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