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CBS Correspondent Matt Gutman Falls Victim to Phone Scam
CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman revealed he was 'completely scammed' by an individual posing as a bank fraud investigator in a 'very scary experience.' Gutman shared details of the alarming phone scam to warn others about the deceptive tactics used.
12 Jul, 00:26 — 12 Jul, 01:42
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What happened to Matt Gutman? CBS News correspondent reveals alarming phone scam; 'very scary experience'
CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman revealed he narrowly avoided a convincing phone scam that nearly had him emptying his bank account.
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CBS’ Matt Gutman Said He Got “Completely Scammed” By Fake Bank Fraud Investigator: “Scary Experience”
CBS News journalist Matt Gutman revealed via social media that he was the target of a phone scam that almost had him emptying his bank account. “A very scary experience,” said Gutman. “I’m not as savvy as I think I am.” In his July 10 posts, Gutman explained that a caller shared a name and […]
By Lynette Rice
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First report: deadline · 12 Jul, 00:26|Full coverage: 2 · 1h|Window: 1h
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