Italy's Economy Ministry is attempting to get back money given to immigrant families as a bonus for having babies.

The problem started with a pre-election letter by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi. It read: "Best wishes for your arrival, do you know that the budget has put aside 1,000 euros for you? Big Kiss. Silvio Berlusconi."

The letter then told the parents of babies born in 2005 how to collect the "baby bonus."

The trouble is, the letter was sent to all families with new babies. However, the bonus was only intended for Italian babies.

The Economy Ministry is now asking at least 3,000 immigrant families to return the money.