In a world where the Internet and artificial intelligence reign supreme, it is increasingly common fall for scams which, unfortunately, in addition to harming the victims, also involve people who have no connection with the facts. This is what happened to Brad Pitt: The Hollywood actor was involved in a scam by some people who they pretended to be him for the purpose of extorting money.
Brad Pitt involved in scam
That very often fans are ready to do anything for their idols is not new but, unfortunately, sometimes too much trust leads to something unpleasant. An example of this is what happened in Spain: five people were arrested for making two women believe he was Brad Pitt, one of the world’s most beloved actors, in order to extort money.
A well-planned scam, which took place on the internet on a page frequented by Brad Pitt fans. The scammers got in touch with two admirers who, convinced that they were talking to the Hollywood actor, thought that they would. live a romantic relationship with him, even going so far as to pay him large sums of money.
Convinced that they would help him cover the expenses of certain projects, the two women paid the scammer 175 thousand euros and 150 thousand euros respectively, for a total good 325 thousand euros.
“Cybercriminals studied the victims’ virtual relationships, they created a psychological profile, they understood that they were dealing with victims. two vulnerable peoplewith emotional disabilities and in a state of depression. They used messaging apps and emails to stay in touch with the women, convinced that they were exchanging WhatsApp messages with the real Brad Pitt, who had proposed to them romantic relationship and a future together“, the investigators explained.
An unpleasant situation and in which, visibly, Brad Pitt is a complete stranger. In the meantime, after the arrest, the police seized a series of mobile phones, ATMs, computers and a diary in which some Useful phrases to deceive victims. Fortunately, during the investigation, they restored 85 thousand euros of the total lost by the two women.
Brad Pitt happy with Ines de Ramon
Brad Pitt being one of the most coveted romantic dreams is nothing new. The actor considered the sexiest in the world was often the most sought-after man, but now he really seems to be. happy with his Ines de Ramon.
The two, who started out as a flirt, are now a more than established couple. After spending a wonderful summer together, Brad Pitt and Ines de Ramon showed up at the Venice Film Festival very much in love, with George Clooney and his wife Amal.
Inès, in February 2024, yes moved with the actor to Los Angelesfurther consolidating a story that has been going on for some time, demonstrating that things are going well between the two. A relationship that seems to give Brad back some serenity after his brutal divorce from Angelina Jolie, but which unfortunately does not exempt him from being involved in romance scams.