Brad Pitt's Rep Slams Scammers Exploiting Fans

A representative for Brad Pitt is cautioning fans about online scams following the arrest of five individuals who impersonated the Hollywood star.

In a statement to Entertainment Weekly, the spokesperson remarked, “It’s terrible that scammers exploit fans’ connections with celebrities. This serves as an important reminder not to engage with unsolicited online messages, especially from actors without social media profiles.” Notably, Pitt does not have any official social media accounts.

Recently, Spanish authorities revealed the arrest of five suspects accused of scamming two women out of a total of $350,000 by posing as Pitt. A statement from Spain’s Interior Ministry on September 23 disclosed that three of the scammers were arrested last November, while two others were detained in July. They are linked to a criminal organization that defrauded victims through emails and instant messages.

According to the translated press release, the scammers allegedly contacted the victims, posing as the Oscar winner, and initiated a fake romantic relationship. They spent time cultivating trust until the women believed they were communicating with Brad Pitt via WhatsApp, where he promised them a romantic future.

At this point, they requested money for supposed investments in various business projects. One woman transferred €150,000 (around $168,000), while the other sent €175,000 (approximately $195,600). So far, only €85,000 has been recovered in the investigation. The suspects, whose identities remain undisclosed, face charges including fraud and money laundering, according to Spanish police.

Pitt is not the first celebrity to alert fans about identity theft. In June, Kate Beckinsale shared that someone was using her name to scam elderly victims. She posted screenshots from family members concerned about their parents being targeted by someone impersonating her, who developed relationships and then requested large sums of money. Beckinsale condemned the behavior, stating, “This is such a horrible thing to do. Whoever is behind this is disgusting and evil.”

In another case from 2023, a woman from Kentucky appeared on the Catfished YouTube series to recount how she divorced her husband for someone she believed to be Stranger Things star Dacre Montgomery. She initially felt suspicious but became convinced of his identity as they interacted on a creative forum. Ultimately, she sent him $10,000 after he claimed to be having issues with his model girlfriend, who was allegedly controlling his finances.