Brad Pitt's teams react to the 830,000 euro scam suffered by Anne

All it took was a story involving a large sum of money, France and Brad Pitt for the Internet to burst into flames. Since the broadcast of the “Sept à Huit” report on Anne, this Sunday, January 12, Internet users have been in a loop. Parodies, montages, messages… The story of the 53-year-old French woman scammed by a fake “Brad Pitt” did not go unnoticed, to the great dismay of the victim.

Unveiled this Sunday, January 12, this tragic story crossed the Atlantic to reach the ears of Brad Pitt's teams. Warned of the theft of 830,000 euros and the great distress in which Anne found herself after the extortion, the representatives of the American actor spoke in the columns of the American media “ Entertainment Weekly” this Tuesday, January 14.

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« It’s awful that scammers are taking advantage of the strong connection fans have with celebrities,” Brad Pitt’s teams reacted, “ but it's an important reminder not to respond to unsolicited online messages, especially from actors who don't have a social media presence. » For Anne it is unfortunately too late, the divorced mother has indeed lost 830,000 euros.

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Victim of the scam, Anne responds to criticism

Whether written with humor or malice, there have been many messages addressed to Anne since the broadcast of the report on her story. Very weakened by this media frenzy, the 53-year-old Frenchwoman spoke this Tuesday, January 14 on Guillaume Pley's “Legend” YouTube channel.

Very upset against the production of Sept à Huit which, according to her, manipulated the images, she declared: “In this report, the only thing we are going to remember is: “Anne fell in love with a fake Brad Pitt “. Now, initially, I never cheated on my husband in my life. I am a caring woman, not crazy or stupid as some people claim. […] Today, I am angry at Seven to Eight who dared to do such a thing. I say goodbye to you and see you soon… Because we will see each other again very soon. »

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This scam caused him to lose 830,000 euros, a colossal sum radically changing the course of his life. Very affected, she wishes to warn of these dangers: “Indeed I was fooled, I recognize it and that is why I testified because I am not the only one in this situation. I no longer have a roof over my head, my life is a six square meter box with a few boxes inside. This is what I have left. »

Karine Le Marchand, Faustine Bollaert and Vianney react in turn

Faced with the enthusiasm for the report, some French celebrities reacted in turn. True to her caustic humor, Karine Le Marchand couldn't resist the urge to make a joke. Having herself met Brad Pitt in January 2023, during the premiere of the film “Babylon” at the Grand Rex cinema in Paris, the host was able to bring out a selfie taken on this occasion alongside the actor and the post on his social networks.

For his part, Vianney posted a message in an Instagram story, wishing to appeal to his fans for kindness. In a very sensitive message, he explained his thoughts regarding the story of the fake Brad Pitt: “I can't make fun of a woman who, being vulnerable, was scammed. I have met a few who have experienced this, on different scales, and it is infinitely sad. » Faustine Bollaert did not fail to take up this message and post it in turn on her social networks, showing, as usual, great empathy for the victim.