Scammers across Ohio are getting sharper, and the bills are getting uglier. From frantic phone calls to polished online investment pitches, fraudsters are rolling out voice cloning, fake bank representatives and cryptocurrency schemes to push victims into moving money fast. The result, officials say, is millions in losses that keep climbing and hitting households across the state.
Local consumer advocates and law enforcement are urging residents to stay on high alert. As reported by Cleveland.com, imposter and investment scams are among the costliest frauds and often pressure victims to pay with gift cards, cryptocurrency or peer-to-peer apps. Cuyahoga County Sheriff Harold Pretel reminded residents that “government will never ask you for money through Cash App, Venmo or bitcoin,” a blunt rule officials are using to help people spot imposters before cash disappears…