The woman revealed how the con artist was tied up from saving her life after posing using artificial intelligence General Hospital Stars.
Vivian Ruvalcaba explained that his mother, Abigail, had texted a con man pretending to be Steve Burton. Burton has played Jason Morgan on sitcoms for over 30 years.
Speaking to the 7 on your side, Ruval Kaba explained that he was “fed up” by what happened.
“I've come this far, so I'm tired of it,” she said. “Why didn't I know this? Why didn't I know what was going on? What do I miss?”
According to the outlet, which showed one of the videos to AI experts, they agreed that the video was likely created with AI software that cloned Burton.
In the video, the AI clone states: “Hello, Abigail. I love you so much, my beloved.
Luvalkaba's mom, Abigail, was a victim of fraud (ABC News)
It all began last October when Abigail began receiving videos on Facebook from people he thought was Burton.
The conversation then moved to WhatsApp. “I want to live the rest of my life with you,” including the message he said to Abigail.
Similarly, “'Steve Burton and Abigail Burton' sounds like a dream come true. ”
Ruvalcaba explained that her mother has suffered from mental illness and bipolar disorder for many years.
“There were no con artists on her head,” Rubalkaba said. “She was talking to Steve Burton the whole time.”
Abigail thought she was talking to Steve Burton (Bahale Ritter/Disney via Getty Images).
After sharing many messages, the scammers explained that they needed money to buy a house together. Abigail sent at least $81,304 via gift cards, cash and Bitcoin.
“Now she's in full debt and now she'll have to file for bankruptcy,” Luvalkaba said.
However, things got worse and worse when the scammer convinced Abigail to sell a condo in Harbor City for $350,000.
“If selling that place gives us a fresh start and brings us both closer to where we want, then I'll be behind you,” they said.
Ruvalcaba intervened, preventing her mother from sending another $70,000 to the con artist.
The video is thought to have been made with AI (ABC News).
Speaking about the scam, Steve Burton said he had heard similar stories.
“It's hundreds of knowing who lost the money. It's hundreds,” he said.
“First of all, I don't need your money, I never ask for money.
“I see people coming to my appearance and having a relationship online for a few years. I think, 'No, sorry, I don't know who you are.'
Abigail and Ruvalcaba have now launched a lawsuit seeking to reverse home sales. GoFundMe is set up to assist with legal costs that can be found here.
