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According to authorities, the scammers posed as “fake Brad Pitt” to gain the attention of his female fans. The press release said the scammers wrote messages to victims posing as the actor, promising them romantic relationships in the future.
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After establishing a trusting relationship, the scammers asked women to transfer money to supposedly invest them with Brad Pitt in various projects. All those arrested have been charged with fraud, money laundering and forgery.