A spokesperson for Brad Pitt has responded to viral reports that a 53-year-old French woman was scammed out of $850,000 by online fraudsters who impersonated the Oscar-winner. "It's awful that scammers take advantage of the strong bond between fans and celebrities,

"It's awful that scammers take advantage of the strong bond between fans and celebrities," Pitt said in a statement to media. "This is an important reminder not to respond to unsolicited online messages,

Love and deception cost a French woman €830,000 in a devastating celebrity impersonation scam. She was brave enough to share the details.