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CBS Journalist Nearly Loses Savings in Sophisticated Bank Phone Scam
How 2 Israeli newsrooms covered this story — translated into English and compared side by side.
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First reported by Walla · Jul 12, 2026
What happened
CBS reporter Matt Gutman nearly lost his savings after scammers posing as his bank's fraud department urged him to withdraw cash for a fake investigation. He stopped the process upon realizing the deception and warned others about such sophisticated phone scams.
- 01CBS reporter Matt Gutman nearly fell victim to a phone scam impersonating his bank's fraud department.
- 02Scammers used detailed personal information to convince him of suspicious account activity.
- 03He was asked to withdraw all his cash and keep it safe to aid a fake investigation.
- 04Gutman became suspicious when told not to inform bank staff and stopped the process.
- 05He shared his experience on social media to warn the public about such scams.
- 06Authorities advise not to share personal info or transfer money following unsolicited calls and to verify independently.
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