Overview

• Los Angeles police are investigating a report that a scammer used AI-generated videos and images of Steve Burton to pose as the actor in a fake relationship.
• The victim’s daughter says her mother sent at least $81,304 through gift cards, cash and bitcoin, according to a police report cited by multiple outlets.
• Family members say the impersonator referenced wildfire losses and sent romantic deepfake messages to solicit money over several months.
• The woman sold a condo for $350,000; her daughter says she stopped a planned $70,000 transfer and has filed a lawsuit to reverse the sale, which remains pending.
• Burton told local media he would never ask fans for money and noted he has seen many similar impersonation schemes targeting his followers.