French Woman Loses €830,000 to Online Scam Impersonating Brad Pitt

The victim, Anne, shared her story to raise awareness of online scams but now faces cyberharassment and severe personal consequences.

Anne, a 53-year-old French woman, was defrauded of €830,000 over 16 months by scammers posing as Brad Pitt using fake messages, photos, and videos created with AI.
The scam involved sophisticated tactics, including deepfakes and fabricated identities, and allegedly originated from a group of individuals in Nigeria.
Anne's story, aired on TF1's 'Sept à Huit,' led to widespread online ridicule, with her becoming the target of cyberharassment and public mockery on social media platforms.
Following the backlash, TF1 removed the segment from its platforms, citing concerns for Anne's safety and the intense harassment she faced.
The case has sparked discussions about the rise of online romance scams and the psychological manipulation employed by scammers, with experts emphasizing the need for vigilance and education.