AI Romance Scam: Woman Loses $81K to Fake 'General Hospital' Actor
Inside EditionSeptember 2, 20252 min33,018 views
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- 💔 A 66-year-old woman, Abigail Ruvalcaba, believed she was in a romantic relationship with 'General Hospital' actor Steve Burton.
- 🤖 She was tricked by a fake AI-generated video where the actor appeared to profess his love for her.
- 💸 Ruvalcaba was convinced to give up her life savings, totaling $81,000, believing the actor was buying a beach house for them.
Escalation and Real Estate Fraud
- 🏠 The scam escalated when Ruvalcaba was persuaded to sell her Los Angeles condo.
- 💰 The proceeds from the condo sale were also given to the scammer, leaving her facing eviction from her home.
- ⚠️ Her daughter intervened, pleading with buyers to reverse the sale due to her mother's compromised capacity.
Actor's Warning
- 🚨 Steve Burton, the actor whose likeness was used, stated he has been a target of such scams before.
- ⚠️ He warns fans that he would never ask for money and urges caution against fakes and impostors.
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