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CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman describes a remarkably sophisticated bank fraud scam in which a caller posing as bank fraud protection urged him to withdraw all his money; after questioning the operation and with help from authorities, he avoided a cash loss. The incident amplifies FBI warnings about spoof calls and the need to verify bank requests even when they sound legitimate.
CBS News chief correspondent Matt Gutman revealed he was nearly scammed by a caller posing as Bank of America fraud protection. The caller instructed him to withdraw cash from his bank to trap the supposed fraudsters, but Gutman realized the ruse and stopped short. He credited the LAPD and Bank of America for helping avert a potential danger and later shared scam-prevention tips, including hanging up and calling the bank using the number on the card, noting that legitimate banks would not ask customers to withdraw funds or stay silent.
CBS News journalist Matt Gutman said he was targeted by a patient, highly sophisticated phone scam in which a caller pretended to be a bank investigator, claiming fraud activity and instructing him to withdraw cash to “catch” the scammers. He spent over an hour on the call and nearly emptied his account before realizing he should have used the number on the back of his card. The incident underscores how bank-impersonation scams can feel convincing and dangerous.
ABC News' Matt Gutman apologized after facing backlash for describing the texts of a shooting suspect as 'touching,' clarifying his comments and condemning the crime.