Britney Spears' Former Assistant Still Profiting Off The Star?

Britney Spears' former assistant and pretend cousin Alli Sims is reportedly still trying to profit from her time at the singer's side.

The hard-up wannabe singer is said to be trying to make a quick buck by off-loading a collection of junk jewellery and various other freebies she collected whilst working with the songstress.

“Alli literally got thousands of dollars worth of swag during that year she was at Britney's side," a source tells Life & Style.

"She hasn't been working, so she needs the money more than she needs the stuff."

Alli is even said to have adopted the identity of Britney's cousin to boost interest in her money-making scheme.

The source continues, “It's so funny that she promoted the sale as Britney's cousin, when she isn’t, and she’s basically been cut off from any contact with the family.”

But despite her best efforts, business hasn't been booming so far.

The insider adds, “The first sale wasn’t all she'd hoped for. People trickled in and out for a few hours – something like 20 people the whole afternoon.

"They made some money, but nothing to write home about."

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