Two Women Duped Out of $350K by Fake Brad Pitt: Victims Fooled Into Believing They Were Dating the Star

Brad Pitt has publicly condemned a group of scammers who impersonated him online, defrauding two women out of $362,000. The actor, known for his privacy and lack of social media presence, expressed dismay over the fraudulent activities. “It’s awful that scammers take advantage of fans’ strong connection with celebrities,” a spokesperson for Pitt told The New York Times in a statement. The representative also issued a reminder to the public, urging them to avoid responding to unsolicited online outreach from actors who do not maintain social media accounts.Spanish authorities arrested five individuals in connection with the scheme, which involved posing as Pitt and building fake romantic relationships with the victims, Time reported. After earning their trust, the imposters persuaded the women to transfer large sums of money, supposedly for investments in projects connected to the actor. “My love for you is true. Feeling from my heart and forever, please forgive me and accept me … it is because I love you and am very much in love with you,” one handwritten letter sent by an imposter to one of the victimes, according to Times of London.This criminal group targeted victims through Brad Pitt fan pages.The arrests took place over several...