CBS’ Matt Gutman Said He Got “Completely Scammed” By Fake Bank Fraud Investigator: “Scary Experience”
CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman reveals a close call with a sophisticated bank scam
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CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman has shared his experience of nearly falling victim to a bank scam. Coverage emphasizes the sophistication of the scam and the fear it induced.
Gutman described the encounter as “scary” and “completely scammed.” Outlets including The Mirror US, MSN, TV Insider, Yahoo, and Deadline have covered the incident. Watch for any further details on the scam's methods or Gutman's response.
Coverage does not yet specify whether authorities are involved.
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Quick answers
Who was targeted by the scam?
Matt Gutman, a correspondent for CBS News.
What type of scam was it?
A bank scam involving a fake fraud investigator.
How did Gutman describe the experience?
Gutman called it a “scary experience” and said he was “completely scammed.”
Coverage (5)
- CBS star almost loses everything after scary encounter with unknown caller The Mirror US · 1d ago
- Matt Gutman shares how he almost fell for a sophisticated bank scam MSN · 1d ago
- CBS News’ Matt Gutman Says He Got ‘Completely Scammed’ TV Insider · 1d ago
- CBS anchor nearly loses life savings in 'remarkably sophisticated' scam Yahoo · 1d ago
- CBS’ Matt Gutman Said He Got “Completely Scammed” By Fake Bank Fraud Investigator: “Scary Experience” Deadline · 1d ago
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