Brad Pitt Scam and Romance Fraud

How the Scam Works

• Scammers pose as Brad Pitt or a close associate via social media or messaging apps.
• They build a fake romantic relationship, sending personalized messages, poems, and AI-generated photos/deepfake videos that seem real but can't be verified.
• A fabricated crisis emerges (e.g., urgent kidney surgery, needing money due to divorce issues) requiring large payments from the victim.
• Scammers insist on secrecy and avoid video calls, instead sending deepfakes and claiming privacy concerns.

Warning Signs & Prevention

• Be wary of unsolicited messages from celebrities or their "representatives".
• If they avoid video calls and legitimate communication, it's a red flag.
• Celebrities don't ask fans for money for personal emergencies.
• A simple online search can reveal if a celebrity is actually hospitalized or in crisis.