- CBS chief correspondent Matt Gutman revealed he nearly fell victim to a "remarkably sophisticated" phone scam .
- The scammer, claiming to be from his bank's fraud protection, knew personal details and instructed him to withdraw all his money to help "intercept" fraudsters.
- Gutman was told not to inform bank staff, which raised his suspicions, leading him to realize the absurdity of the situation.
- He recognized the danger of being directed to walk around with thousands of dollars in cash, potentially making him a target for robbery.
- Gutman, an Emmy-winning journalist who has covered scams, warned others to be extremely cautious, emphasizing the high level of sophistication in these fraudulent schemes.
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