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‘Scary experience’: CBS journalist Matt Gutman said he was ‘completely scammed’ after falling for fraud phone call
Summary by Laredo News Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Akim Powell , as published by KGNS — Sitewide
· July 13, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The incident occurred in Los Angeles and involved a caller claiming to represent a bank's fraud protection department. A journalist's recent encounter with a phone scam has raised awareness about fraud.
A journalist's recent encounter with a phone scam has raised awareness about fraud. The incident occurred in Los Angeles and involved a caller claiming to represent a bank's fraud protection department. Details of the scam are limited, but it is known that the caller provided a name and identification number to appear legitimate.
The caller also claimed that the journalist's bank account was at risk. Further information about the incident is available from the source, including a video where the journalist discusses his experience with the scam.
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Published: July 13, 2026 ·
Source: KGNS — Sitewide ·
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