CBS News chief national correspondent Matt Gutman says he was targeted by a phone scam that nearly led to his bank account being emptied. In accounts reported by outlets, Gutman describes how a scammer used an “incredibly sophisticated” approach to persuade him to take actions that would have transferred or withdrawn money. He explains that the scam process involved convincing communication that made it difficult to immediately recognize the fraud. Gutman’s account is presented as a personal warning about how phone-based scams can escalate quickly and pressure victims into making financial decisions. The reports indicate that Gutman shared his experience publicly after realizing the attempt was fraudulent, emphasizing that even experienced media personalities can be targeted. The coverage focuses on the scammer’s tactics and the near-loss of funds, while not attributing the scam to any specific organization. No outcome beyond Gutman avoiding the full transfer is described in the provided summaries.