A scam involving AI-generated images of Brad Pitt defrauded a French woman of $850,000. The fraudster, claiming to need funds for kidney treatment and alleging his bank accounts were frozen due to his divorce from Angelina Jolie, was revealed to be based in Nigeria.
The scammers who used AI-generated images of actor Brad Pitt to deceive a French woman into transferring $850,000 have been exposed as being based in Nigeria. The fraudster convinced the victim that he needed the funds for kidney treatment, claiming his bank accounts were frozen due to his divorce from Angelina Jolie.
Social media has erupted with reactions, as Nigerians express both shame and frustration over the scam. Many users have criticized the fraudulent acts as another stain on the country's reputation, while others demand that the scammers be caught and brought to justice. Despite the negative attention, the incident has sparked a broader conversation about the extent of such scams and the ongoing use of AI technology in fraudulent activities.
The victim, who was swindled out of a substantial amount of money, has yet to recover any funds, and authorities are reportedly investigating the case further. As the story gains traction on social platforms, the focus has turned to how the scammers were able to pull off such an elaborate scheme and the potential for AI-driven scams to escalate.
