Woman Is In Hospital With Severe Depression After Sending £700,000 To A ‘Fake Brad Pitt’ For Cancer Treatments

Imagine waking up one day to find your life savings have danced away to an exotic land called “Fraudistan.” That’s the situation Annie, a 53-year-old, found herself in after her trust tangoed with a “Brad Pitt” scammer. Yes, we’re talking about Mr. Ocean’s Eleven himself—or rather, a crafty impersonator living behind a keyboard.

Let’s rewind to the beginning of this peculiar story. Annie, traversing through a rocky patch in her life, received a message on social media claiming to be from none other than Brad Pitt’s dear ol’ mum. As if that wasn’t eyebrow-raising enough, the self-proclaimed Brad himself slid into her DMs the very next day. Cue suspicions, right? Well, not quite.

As any romantic drama aficionado might tell you, sometimes the heart overrides the brain. Annie, who was seeking solace amid personal turmoil, found comfort in Brad’s curtained words. “Hello Anne, my mother told me a lot about you. I would like to know more,” the message read. And so began the fateful exchange.

In a recent interview with a French channel, Annie recounted her journey. “In fact, we’re talking about Brad Pitt. I’m falling from the clouds.” Her skepticism took a backseat as daily exchanges evolved into companionship. “He knew how to talk to women,” she noted wistfully. Indeed, this fake Brad was spinning a web even Spiderman would envy.

The masterstroke was a tear-jerking tale of Brad battling cancer in the wake of his divorce from Angelina Jolie. He claimed financial ruin, unable to meet treatment costs. The digital deception was perfect—with AI-generated images of Brad “in hospital,” cards held aloft bearing intimate messages, though mysteriously refusing phone calls. Because busy.

As months fluttered by, Annie found herself investing more than just emotions—she tethered her financial future to this fantasy. After securing £652,310 from her own divorce, she sent a large chunk to this fictional Pitt, lured by the promise of luxury gifts in return—a classic carrot-and-stick scam.

But like any good thriller, the plot thickened. Seeing the real Brad Pitt gallivanting with Ines de Ramon in public sparked Annie’s doubts. It was investigation time!

Now, Annie finds herself in a hospital clinic, grappling with severe depression, and a relentless investigation looming over her substantial loss. The validity of her regaining those vanished funds remains uncertain.

Brad Pitt’s reps have highlighted similar scams, where perpetrators exploit fans’ affinity for celebrities. They sternly advise against engaging with unsolicited online messages, especially from actors known to shun social media. As delightful as the idea of receiving clandestine messages from celebrities might be, remember—trust needs verification!