AI is completely taking over the Internet, but it is extremely difficult for users to distinguish between the actual product and the product of artificial intelligence. And as technology became more advanced, many artists assaulted with AI to create music and whole bands. But recently, Ohio residents have warned that AI is doing more than creating memes.
For many years, scammers have been using social media to make money from their fans by pretending to be famous celebrities and singers. Knowing the signs to watch out for, Ronnie Flint realized he was dealing with a completely different issue when he received the message from Jerry Roll that he had acquired a new car. “I really thought it was a jelly roll.” See photos of the fake jelly roll.
In the video, Fake Jelly Roll congratulated fans on winning a new $50,000 car. The Real Jelly Roll is known to donate to the community, but the video had one provision. Even with the cost of shipping, it didn't get close to the value of the car.
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Is it a jelly roll or a jolly roll?
The scammers hesitated to follow by paying shipping and used AI to take fake stories to a completely different level. I sent Flint in the second video and said, “When they sent me the second video where they actually said my full name, it got me.
To add to the scam, the criminal provided Flint with a photo of Jerry Roll's driver's license. However, there were some red flags, as in the photo below, as his name was “Jolie Roll.” The fake license also forgot that Jerry Roll's real name was Jason Deford.
Even if all the mistakes were made, Flint couldn't miss the opportunity and decided to send a $70 Apple gift card to a fake jelly roll. “I told him I had a disability. You know, this is all the money I have for the rest of the month.”
Not satisfied, the con man pushed Flint against more. Thankfully, Flint's family stepped in and protected him from sending more money. “They think I'm going to send them a third more $30, but that won't happen.” Once they found out that it was all a scam, fans immediately contacted local police and filed a report.
In a modern way of tricking people into sending money, authorities have urged fans not to interact with celebrities for gift cards, funds or personal account information.
(Photo: Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for Stand Up to Cancer)
