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Brad Pitt scam: Actor's spokesperson warns fans after French woman loses thousands in AI impersonation scheme


Published on 2025-01-16 12:24:07 - MSN
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  • Brad Pitt fans are being cautioned about online scammers after a shocking case involving a French woman who was defrauded of $850,000 and left her husband, believing she was romantically involved with the Hollywood star.

A French woman lost over $42,000 in a scam where fraudsters used AI technology to impersonate Brad Pitt, convincing her to invest in a fake cryptocurrency scheme. The scam involved a video call where the AI-generated image of Pitt appeared to interact with her in real-time, discussing investment opportunities. Following this incident, Brad Pitt's spokesperson issued a warning to fans about the dangers of AI impersonation scams, emphasizing that neither Pitt nor his representatives would ever solicit money or personal information through unsolicited communications. This case highlights the growing sophistication of AI in scams, where deepfake technology can convincingly mimic celebrities to deceive victims.

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