A French woman was scammed out of €800,000 over 18 months by fraudsters using AI to create a deep fake of Brad Pitt. The scam began with messages from a fake "Brad Pitt's mother" and escala…
A French woman was scammed out of €800,000 over 18 months by fraudsters using AI to create a deep fake of Brad Pitt. The scam began with messages from a fake "Brad Pitt's mother" and escalated to daily contact with the AI-generated actor, including poems, declarations of love, and a marriage proposal.
The victim, Anne, was convinced to send money for fabricated reasons, including customs fees and cancer treatment, leading to significant financial loss and emotional distress. This incident highlights the increasing sophistication of AI-powered fraud, with deep fakes becoming more convincing and difficult to detect.
The story serves as a cautionary tale about the human cost of AI scams, which are becoming more prevalent and impacting both individuals and businesses.