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Brad Pitt fan scammed out of R16 million after believing they were DATING


Published on 2025-01-14 11:24:34 - MSN
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  • A French woman, who revealed she lost her life savings to scammers posing as Brad Pitt, has faced a wave of online harassment and mockery.

A fan of Brad Pitt was scammed out of R16 million after being deceived into believing they were in a romantic relationship with the actor. The scam began when the fan received a message from someone claiming to be Brad Pitt on social media. Over time, the scammer, posing as Pitt, convinced the fan to send money for various reasons, including legal fees and personal expenses, under the pretense of needing help to leave his current relationship and start a new life together. The scammer used deepfake technology to create convincing video calls, making the fan believe they were genuinely interacting with Pitt. The scam was eventually uncovered when the fan grew suspicious and reported the incident to authorities, highlighting the sophisticated nature of modern scams that exploit celebrity personas and advanced technology.

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