After a French woman, who truly believed she was in a relationship with actor Brad Pitt, filed for divorce from her wealthy husband, a con artist seized the opportunity to swindle thousands of euros from her under the guise of providing treatment for cancer symptoms.
The con artist’s elaborate scheme involved convincing the woman, who was under the false impression that she was experiencing signs of cancer, to provide him with funds for cancer treatment. The woman, identified as Anne, had been led to believe that her symptoms mirrored those of cancer. The con artist manipulated Anne into believing that she was indeed exhibiting these symptoms of cancer, and thus needed immediate treatment.
In a disturbing case of manipulation and deceit, the woman was initially contacted by the con artist posing as Brad Pitt’s mother via a Facebook message. The con artist, who preyed on Anne’s infatuation with the Hollywood actor, managed to convince her to engage in conversations and exchange text messages with him, claiming that he was unable to speak on the phone.
Throughout their interactions, the con artist went to great lengths to maintain the illusion, even going as far as sending Anne videos and images that were supposedly created using artificial intelligence technology to depict Pitt in a hospital bed. The con artist claimed that Pitt was undergoing treatment for kidney cancer, a claim that further convinced Anne to provide him with significant sums of money for medical expenses.
Over time, the con artist manipulated Anne into contemplating marriage, which ultimately led to her decision to divorce her husband in order to be with the fictitious Pitt. Anne was led to believe that the con artist had purchased expensive gifts for her, but required a substantial amount of money to cover customs fees. Trusting the con artist, Anne paid over nine thousand dollars for these alleged gifts, only to later realize that she had been deceived.
As the manipulation continued, the con artist managed to extort approximately 800,000 dollars from Anne under the false pretense of financing Pitt’s cancer treatment. He claimed that the ongoing divorce battle between him and Angelina Jolie prevented him from accessing his own funds, thus requiring Anne to provide financial support.
The devastating truth came to light for Anne when she was finally shown pictures of the real Brad Pitt with his actual girlfriend, revealing the extent of the con artist’s deception. It was then that Anne realized the full extent of the elaborate hoax that had been perpetrated against her.
Following Anne’s report and subsequent investigation in 2024, authorities began unravelling the intricate web of lies woven by the con artist. Despite ongoing efforts to locate and apprehend the individuals responsible for the scam, Anne’s life had already been irrevocably altered by the emotional toll of the manipulation she had endured.
In an effort to address the psychological trauma inflicted upon her, Anne is currently receiving treatment for severe depression at a specialized facility that offers psychotherapy to patients grappling with mental health issues. While Anne continues on her path to healing, the hunt for those accountable for perpetrating such a heinous crime remains ongoing.
The shocking revelation that this was not the first instance of Brad Pitt’s identity being exploited for criminal purposes sheds light on the pervasive nature of fraud and deception in today’s society. An earlier case in Spain, where five individuals were apprehended for extorting over three hundred thirty thousand dollars from victims using Pitt’s identity as a front, serves as a stark reminder of the lengths to which con artists will go to deceive and manipulate unsuspecting individuals.
As Anne navigates the aftermath of her harrowing experience, her courage in coming forward with her story serves as a cautionary tale against the dangers of falling prey to elaborate scams and the importance of remaining vigilant in the face of potential deception. In the wake of such a traumatic ordeal, Anne’s resilience and determination to seek help exemplify the strength of the human spirit in overcoming adversity and reclaiming one’s life from the clutches of manipulation and deceit.
