Imagine this: you’re scrolling through your social media, minding your own business, when suddenly, Keanu Reeves himself comments on your post. You pinch yourself—nope, not a dream. But here’s the twist: it’s actually a meticulously crafted AI impostor, and before you know it, you’re out a cool $750,000.
Enter Chloe, a Spanish superfan of the Matrix star who fell victim to the charms of a fake Reeves. Chloe shared her tale of deception on the Spanish TV show Y Ahora Sonsoles, shedding light on how her online romance took a disastrous turn.
It all started with what seemed like an innocent recognition from the Hollywood elite. The impostor, posing as Reeves, commented on her social media, sparking off a daily message exchange that swiftly escalated into sweet nothings and romantic promises.
Among the seemingly heartfelt messages, one stood out: “Hello, Keanu Reeves speaking. I’m going to practice for the show tomorrow with the band, I’ll text you when I finish.” Oh, how swoon-worthy! If only it were true.
Spanish Keanu Reeves superfan Chloe revealed that she lost nearly $750,000 after being financially scammed
“Words cannot describe how much this means to me, darling. I just want to thank you for loving me and coming into my life.” Seriously, who writes this stuff? Oh right, an international scam organization targeting vulnerable superfans.
The plot thickened when fake-Keanu began discussing rock music and motorcycles—topics sure to win anyone over. Chloe even got audio messages, supposedly from the actor himself. But here’s the kicker: as soon as the grand romance was established, he began dodging photo requests and started asking for money.
Chloe was conned by an AI-generated version of Keanu Reeves
The fake actor’s requests became more extravagant by the day. First, it was €60,000 ($64,300) for a private jet to visit Chloe. Then, a sob story about needing €5,000 ($5,360) for a special computer to write scripts, including the much-anticipated John Wick 5. And let’s not forget the so-called Bitcoin investment opportunities!
You’d think Keanu, with a reported salary jumping from $2 million to a staggering $15 million by John Wick: Chapter 4, wouldn’t need a few thousand euros, right?
As trust was gained, the requests for money increased. At one point, Chloe made 16 separate transfers, totaling a whopping €700,000 ($750,000). She even pawned off her possessions and borrowed money from her bank and mother to meet these demands. Talk about commitment to a fantasy!
Chloe admitted on the TV show: “It wasn’t a love scam, but an economic one.”
Chloe reportedly made 16 transfers to the conman, amounting to a whopping €700,000 ($750,000)
She had access to a Bitcoin network, where a portion of the money she sent was allegedly stored. She believed she could recover her money, but surprise, surprise—the scammer made it nearly impossible to withdraw any funds.
Imagine the shock. Chloe, left in debt and unable to retrieve her assets, is now on a quest for justice. Authorities have offered little help, causing her to exclaim in exasperation, “I can’t believe the police can’t do anything.”
Another woman was also convinced by a fake Keanu that they had a romantic connection
Chloe’s misfortune isn’t isolated. An older woman from Colorado also believed she was romantically involved with Keanu Reeves since 2022. She’s another casualty in the growing list of victims of these online romance scams.
The 65-year-old Colorado woman, who wished to remain anonymous, lost $5,000 to the scam. “He’s always very romantic, flirtatious,” she told CBS. “We had great conversations.” Oh, the irony. She even discussed breakfast and shower activities with the fake actor!
A 65-year-old woman from Colorado was scammed out of $5,000 from a Keanu imposter
Unfortunately, the real Keanu Reeves has been in a solid relationship with artist Alexandra Grant since at least 2018—your regular public sightings and all that jazz. So, these scams could easily be debunked with a quick Google search!
One might say, “Keanu would give $700k,” which raises a chuckle. Indeed, hard to imagine the actor behind John Wick resorting to online begging.
“Keanu would give 700k,” a reader commented
It’s high time for some online scam awareness, wouldn’t you say? Whether it’s a Hollywood heartthrob or a rich Nigerian prince, let’s keep our money safe and make sure our hearts are guarded against digital deceptions. And remember, folks, if it sounds too good to be true, it probably is!
