'Fake Cartier Heiress' Takes Drastic Step at Palm Beach Event

Andrea Bartzen, accused of posing as a "Cartier heiress" to enter elite social circles, hosted an event at BiCE in Palm Beach. During the $150 ticketed “Cocktails and Conversation” event, she faced confrontations over alleged fraudulent activities reported in a recent article.

Confrontation at Palm Beach Event

At the event, tensions rose when a guest questioned Bartzen about the fraud allegations. Bartzen dismissed it as a "hit job" and refused to discuss it further, stating that the event was not the right setting. The questioning guest and her boyfriend were subsequently asked to leave by Bartzen.

Allegations from New York Magazine Article

Bartzen was described in a New York Magazine article as pretending to be part of high society. The article accuses her of various schemes such as impersonating a landlord and crashing upscale events. Additionally, there were claims of her misrepresenting charitable donations that were never made.

Bartzen's Response and Support

Bartzen has denied these accusations, telling the Daily Mail that "None of it’s true" and expressing her commitment to “heal humanity.” At the event, some attendees supported Bartzen, asserting her integrity based on knowing her for many years. Bartzen plans to discuss the controversy further on Rachel Uchitel’s podcast this Saturday.