A French interior designer named Anne was scammed out of €830,000 by individuals posing as Brad Pitt, who claimed he needed money for cancer treatment. The scam involved fake social media accounts and AI-generated images. Despite her initial skepticism, Anne became emotionally invested and transferred a large sum of money. After realizing it was a scam, she faced cyberbullying instead of support. The incident has sparked discussions about the regulation of AI and the treatment of scam victims.