Scammed by a Fake Brad Pitt How a French woman lost $800,000 to impersonators.

The Victim’s Story A French woman, Anne, believed she was in a relationship with Brad Pitt and transferred over $800,000 to scammers.

The Fake Connection Anne was contacted by someone posing as Brad Pitt’s mother, Jane, on Instagram after sharing ski trip photos.

Growing Trust Scammers sent Anne romantic poems and declarations, convincing her of their authenticity. She said, “I liked the man I was talking to.”

High-Tech Deception AI-generated videos, fake social media, and WhatsApp accounts were used to maintain the ruse.

First Payment Anne sent €10,000 for "customs tariffs" after being told it was necessary to receive gifts.

Massive Loss Anne divorced her husband and transferred nearly €775,000 more, believing Brad Pitt needed money for kidney cancer treatment.

The Aftermath Anne’s story was aired on French TV but was removed due to online harassment. She has since filed a lawsuit.

A Wider Issue This isn’t the first time scammers impersonated Brad Pitt. In 2024, Spanish police arrested five people for similar scams.

Lesson Learned Celebrity scams are on the rise. Always verify identities before sending money to anyone online.