The recent scam involving a French woman who was duped out of €830,000 by someone impersonating Brad Pitt highlights how sophisticated online scams have become, especially with AI technology that generates convincing images and videos.
Initially skeptical, Anne became convinced by messages and AI-generated content from the scammer claiming to be Brad Pitt, ultimately leading her to divorce her husband for this fantasy relationship.
The scam escalated as the impersonator created a narrative involving customs fees and health issues, extracting large sums of money from Anne until her suspicions were raised.
The rise of scams originating on social media platforms represents a significant trend, with the Federal Trade Commission reporting that they accounted for total losses of $1.4 billion in the US.
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