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Anchor Falls For Sophisticated Phone Scam
12 Jul
Summary
- Anchor nearly lost all funds from a bank account.
- Scammers impersonated bank officials and police.
- Los Angeles police and bank staff helped avert disaster.
A highly sophisticated phone scam nearly cost CBS News anchor Matt Gutman his entire bank account balance. Over the weekend, Gutman shared his experience on Instagram, detailing how the scammers exhibited extensive knowledge of his personal and financial details. They instructed him to withdraw all his cash, fabricating a story about alleged fraudsters at his bank to prevent him from speaking with tellers.
Fortunately, Gutman's suspicion was aroused, and he received crucial assistance from the Los Angeles Police Department and his Bank of America branch. This intervention prevented a significant financial disaster. The anchor's warning resonated with many followers who shared similar experiences, emphasizing the vulnerability of individuals, particularly the elderly, to such deceptive tactics.
