What is confirmed
TF1 Info reports a man who sent about €10,000 in gift cards believing he was in a long-distance relationship with Céline Dion.
The case illustrates celebrity impersonation; nothing indicates the real artist took part.
What it means
Gift-card codes are hard to recover once shared, making them a common scam payment request.
Trust may build over months: a convincing profile or public images do not prove the person's identity.
What to do
Stop payments, preserve conversations and receipts, contact your bank and report the fraud.
Speak to someone you trust, verify the profile independently and beware paid recovery offers.
Check a suspicious sign
Use the related SecurCheck tool, then confirm important decisions with an official source.
