Scammers Impersonate Local Banks | Cleveland News

Businesses in Geauga County are losing tens of thousands to a slick phone spoofing scam where fraudsters impersonate their bank, using real-looking caller IDs and urgent stories to steal login credentials. One victim nearly fell for it—until she spotted a telltale glitch on the fake login page. Law enforcement warns: never trust caller ID alone. Always hang up and call your bank directly using a verified number. Farmers National Bank, which now owns Middlefield Bank, says scammers are especially targeting PPP loan recipients, making their scams feel eerily credible. Verify before you act—your money’s on the line. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9de767cb2bc2aecb