WATCH: Springfield man scammed by AI video of Jelly Roll

SPRINGFIELD, Ohio (WDTN) — A Springfield man says he lost money through a scam that utilized AI, making him think he was getting prizes from country music star, Jelly Roll.

The man spoke to 2 NEWS about the scam, saying he is shocked to see technology come so far, and to be used in a way to harm others.

As artificial intelligence advances, some are using the technology to scam others by impersonating celebrities. Ronnie Flint was victim to one of those scams, and is now sharing his story to warn others.

“I really thought it was Jellyroll,” said Ronnie Flint, Springfield resident.

Flint says he was just going about his day when he got a message on Facebook, from a celebrity that he happens to be a fan of. The message said he won $50,000 on a brand new car.

Then the account sent Flint a video of what appears to be Jelly Roll, asking him to cover shipping to get his prizes.

Flint was not convinced, even after the page sent him what they say is Jelly Roll’s official driver’s license.

But then Flint received a second video, which he says surprised him.

“When they sent the second video where he actually said my full name, that got me,” said Flint. “I was like, wow, it really is Jelly Roll. He said my name.”

The account then asked him to send money through Apple gift cards. Flint sent them a total of $70 dollars, even though he’s on a fixed income.

“I even told him that I’m on disability. You know, this is all the money that I have for the rest of the month,” said Flint.

A family member warned Flint that this was a scam, and he promptly stopped and filed a police report, but the messages for more money keep coming.

“They’re thinking I’m going to send them another $30 on the 3rd, which ain’t going to happen,” said Flint.

Flint says he wants to share his story in order to make sure no one has to go through what he did.

“That’s why I called you guys, because I want to put it out there because maybe somebody else already fell for it,” said Flint. “I don’t want them to fall for it the way I did.”

“Multiple organizations as well as police departments say that if it’s too good to be true, it often is too good to be true. You should also always be wary if people ask you to pay in gift cards.