Shocking Brad Pitt scam explained.
A French woman has fallen victim to a mind-blowing scam, reportedly sending an astounding £697,000 to someone she believed to be none other than Brad Pitt.
The 53-year-old woman, identified only as Anne, thought she was helping the actor with a life-threatening cancer treatment.
Fake profile drama exposed.
This scam began innocuously enough when Anne received a message on social media, allegedly from Brad Pitt’s “mother.”
The message came from an account posing as the actor’s mother, claiming she had heard a lot about Anne.
Just a day later, a second message appeared, this time supposedly from Brad Pitt himself. “Hello Anne,” it began, before adding, “My mother told me a lot about you. I would like to know more.”
The DM came complete with AI-generated images of Brad Pitt, creating an illusion of authenticity.
Anne’s personal struggles unveiled.
Anne, an interior designer, was going through a rough patch with her husband, which made her particularly vulnerable.
“I was going through a difficult moment. I felt I could confide in him,” Anne shared with TF1, recounting how they started talking daily.
Anne admitted that, at first, she doubted the whole situation, but soon the messages felt real—almost too real.
“There are so few men who write you like this. I liked him. He knew how to talk to women,” she added, admitting she was charmed.
Fake Brad Pitt’s requests detailed.
The fake Brad then spun a tale of financial hardship, claiming he couldn’t afford cancer treatment due to his ongoing divorce from Angelina Jolie.
According to the scammer, the divorce settlement was preventing him from getting necessary medical help, another ploy to gain sympathy.
The scammer requested that Anne send large sums of money to help pay for this “treatment,” which she believed to be urgent.
To further convince her, the scammer sent AI-generated photos of the actor, allegedly in a hospital, holding signs with personalized messages.
Despite the apparent intimacy of the texts, Anne never spoke with “Brad” on the phone. The excuse? He was “always too busy.”
Over time, their virtual friendship deepened, with Anne becoming convinced that she was truly talking to the actor.
Promises of romance highlighted.
Eventually, the scammer took the scam to a new level, asking Anne to marry him after she settled her divorce.
As Anne finalized her divorce, the scammer requested even more funds to cover “expenses,” promising lavish gifts in return.
Anne sent the requested funds, expecting the luxury bags she was promised from high-end brands like Chanel and Hermès.
However, a new demand arrived—Anne needed to pay a €9,000 (£7,575) customs fee to release her gifts.
The truth unravels.
When Brad Pitt was spotted publicly with his new girlfriend, Ines de Ramon, Anne began to have doubts.
Her suspicions grew, and she began to question everything. So, she hired investigators to look into the matter.
It wasn’t long before the true nature of the scam became clear—she had been conned by someone pretending to be the famous actor.
Emotional fallout uncovered.
The toll on Anne has been severe, with reports indicating she’s now suffering from severe depression.
The investigation is ongoing, with hopes that the scammers will be held accountable for the emotional and financial harm caused.
Brad Pitt’s representatives have repeatedly warned the public about scams like this, urging fans not to engage with unsolicited messages.
Scammers’ strategy exposed.
A representative of the actor pointed out that scammers frequently exploit people’s connection to celebrities to steal money.
This isn’t the first time Brad Pitt’s name has been used in a scam, as there have been previous reports of women being defrauded out of substantial sums.
As with Anne, the victims often develop emotional ties to the scammers before the truth comes out.
The most common trick used? Fake social media accounts posing as celebrities, sending carefully crafted messages to reel in victims.
This scam is just one of many involving fake celebrities and fake relationships, a trend that’s sweeping social media.
For now, Anne’s funds remain lost, and the investigation continues as the mystery of the fake Brad Pitt unfolds.