Online Pitt Scammers Arrested

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Five people have been arrested in Spain for posing as Brad Pitt online and scamming two women out of over $350,000

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Spanish authorities say five people were arrested this year and face fraud and money laundering charges after posing as Brad Pitt online and scamming two women out of over $350,000 .

Pitt ’s publicist Matthew Hiltzik issued a statement to The Times that reads: “It's awful that scammers take advantage of fans’ strong connection with celebrities. But this is an important reminder to not respond to unsolicited online outreach, especially from actors who have no social media presence”.

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