CNBC Executive Narrowly Escapes Crypto Scam, Warns of Impersonation Schemes

A CNBC vice president almost fell victim to a convincing cryptocurrency scam, posing as a Coinbase security representative. The scammer spoofed a San Francisco number, referenced sensitive personal data, and emphasized urgency to gain Gewirtz's trust. Gewirtz was saved by a work meeting and used AI and a contact to verify the scam. The incident highlights the growing sophistication of scams and the importance of being cautious with personal information.