Scammer Pretends To Be Brad Pitt, Cons Woman Out Of $800K

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She was not the only victim

A French woman was scammed out of over $800,000 by individuals posing as actor Brad Pitt, leading to national attention and mockery. The woman, who believed she was in a relationship with Pitt, shared her story on a popular French YouTube show, emphasizing that she was not the only victim. The scammers exploited her strong connection with the celebrity, leading her to lose her life savings and attempt suicide multiple times. Despite facing ridicule online, some defended the woman, highlighting the dangers of cyber scams and the need for awareness and protection.

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