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Matt Gutman tells his own scam story amid a recent uptick

Online scams have ramped up in the last few years, with more advanced artificial intelligence playing a big role. CBS News correspondent Matt Gutman shares his own story about how he nearly fell for a scam.

Published August 6, 2026, 5:36 PM

Updated August 6, 2026, 6:05 PM4.5K

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