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Brad Pitt Impersonators Arrested in $360,000 Romance Scam

Spanish police apprehend five suspects who posed as the actor online to defraud women, with more under investigation.

FILE - Two women in Spain lost a collective €350,000 (C$487,800) in a romance scam carried out by five suspects who Spanish authorities say posed as actor Brad Pitt in an online romance scam.
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Brad Pitt doesn' have any official social media accounts.

Overview

  • Five individuals were arrested in Spain for impersonating Brad Pitt and scamming two women out of over $360,000.
  • The scam involved creating fake romantic relationships through a Brad Pitt fan page and convincing victims to invest in phony projects.
  • The victims, suffering from depression and seeking affection, were targeted via WhatsApp and other messaging platforms.
  • Authorities have recovered approximately $95,000 of the swindled money and are investigating additional suspects.
  • Brad Pitt's representative warned fans to be cautious of unsolicited online outreach, reiterating that the actor has no social media presence.