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CBS Journalist Falls Victim to Phone Scam

Updated 2026-07-12 00:40 UTC 1 source Negative

Matt Gutman of CBS News was targeted by a phone scam that almost led him to empty his bank account. He shared the experience on social media, warning viewers about such scams.

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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 call
2026-07-12 00:26 UTC
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