SHEFFIELD VILLAGE, Ohio — Impostor scams are surging in Ohio.

In the first half of 2025, reports of impostor scams involving either government or business impostors increased by 47% from the same period in 2024, according to data from the Federal Trade Commission .

Good Morning Cleveland anchor Mike Brookbank spoke with a Sheffield Lake business owner about how convincing these schemes can be.

Michael McCrary receives several phone calls a day at his vape shop.

"If I don't recognize the number, I usually just let it go to voicemail, if it's important, usually they'll leave a message," said McCrary.

A voicemail he recently received was alarming.

"A Sgt. Kish with Lorain County Sheriff's Department said I have two warrants and I needed to call a certain number," said McCrary. "They

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