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French Woman Loses $850K in Online Scam Posing as Brad Pitt

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By Web Desk Published January 15, 2025 2 Min Read
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French Woman Scammed by Fake Brad Pitt, Loses $850,000. Photo Credits: @SaycheeseDGTL
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In a distressing incident of online fraud, a 53-year-old French woman named Anne lost $850,000 to a scammer impersonating Hollywood actor Brad Pitt. Anne, who was going through marital troubles, believed she was in a romantic relationship with Pitt and sent money to cover what she thought were his medical expenses.

The deceit started when Anne received a message on Instagram from someone claiming to be the mother of Angelina Jolie’s former husband. The scammer then took on Pitt’s identity, sending Anne love poems, affectionate messages, and AI-generated videos and images to solidify the illusion of their relationship.

A woman was scammed out of $800,000 by someone posing as Brad Pitt. The scammer sent her a DM on IG and convinced her with AI videos and edited images. She divorced her husband thinking they would be together. She realized it was fake when Brad Pitt appeared on the news with a… pic.twitter.com/9fCZVvthrO

— SAY CHEESE! 👄🧀 (@SaycheeseDGTL) January 14, 2025

As Anne became more invested, the scammer manipulated her further with fabricated hospital photos, claiming Pitt needed urgent medical help. During their communication, Anne transferred 830,000 euros (approximately $850,000) to the scammer, believing she supported the actor she thought was romantically involved.

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The scams are just getting dumb now. 🤣🤣
A French woman divorced her millionaire husband then was scammed out of $850k by a fake Brad Pitt.
The scammer used AI-generated photos and claimed he was undergoing cancer treatment. pic.twitter.com/r3DIJT46ot

— Joseph DiBartolo (@DiBartoloJoseph) January 14, 2025

Anne only realizes the scam when she learns of Brad Pitt’s real-life relationship with jewellery designer Ines De Ramon. This revelation highlighted her vulnerability and underscored the sophisticated techniques scammers use to prey on emotions.

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A French 🇫🇷 woman, currently anonymous, was scammed out of about $820,000 by a fraudster pretending to be Brad Pitt, claiming he needed medical treatment, using a series of chats and AI-generated photos

Ingenuity level: chicken-brained 🐓 pic.twitter.com/INOLbpH2MB

— Mambo Italiano (@mamboitaliano__) January 14, 2025

This case is a stark reminder of the dangers of online scams and the importance of verifying identities before transferring money or sharing personal information. With online scams growing more complex, vigilance and scepticism are essential, especially regarding unsolicited requests for money. Authorities are currently investigating Anne’s case, who now hopes her painful experience will help others avoid similar traps.

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