Sir Billy Connolly warns fans of scammers pretending to be him with AI
Sir Billy Connolly issues scam warning to fans
- Veteran Scottish comedian Sir Billy Connolly has warned fans about online scammers impersonating him and his wife, Pamela Stephenson.
- He cautioned that artificial intelligence can be used to recreate his voice, aiding these deceptive schemes.
- Sir Billy clarified that his only official social media presence is his Facebook page and he never directly interacts with fans, solicits messages, or asks for money or personal information.
- The warning highlights the increasing use of voice cloning technology and deepfake images in scams targeting public figures.
- Sir Billy, who was knighted in 2017, retired from live stand-up performances due to Parkinson's disease but continues to record programmes and make television appearances.