Recently an attempt to fraud hit the users of the public transport through social media, in particular via a fake page of Facebook which calls itself "Naples Metro“. This page advertises the sale of a alleged “Naples Pass” at the incredibly low price of 2 €, promising an annual pass for subway travel.
What does the Naples Pass scam consist of?
Il “Naples Pass” is the name used for this alleged subscription card, whose offer seems to be too tempting to be true. With such a low cost, many could fall for it trap of the purchase. The counterfeit Facebook page “Metropolitana di Napoli” is at the center of this scam, serving as the main channel to promote the deceptive offer.
Other cases of fraud in Milan and Rome
Unfortunately, this is not an isolated case. Similar scam attempts have also been perpetrated in other Italian cities, such as Milan and Rome. These scam schemes have striking similarities. Scammers create fake social pages and they promote subscriptions at incredibly low rates, attracting the attention of those looking for savings. In reality, what they offer is a fake product, without legal and valid value.
The declaration of the Single Campania Consortium
Faced with this wave of scams, the Campania Single Consortium issued an official statement via its website (www.unicocampania.it) and the official Facebook page (FB UCampania).
The Consortium warned public transport passengers against the falsity of the initiative and invited them to be wary From quote circulating on social media. He also underlined the importance of always consulting official sources to verify the veracity of information obtained through unofficial channels.
