Ronnie Liang Reveals Over 100 Women Fell Victim to AI Scam Using His Face
RONNIE LIANG – Singer Ronnie Liang revealed that over 100 women, both Filipinas and foreigners, were tricked by fake AI-generated videos pretending to be him.
Filipino singer and actor Ronnie Liang is raising alarm over a disturbing case of online deception involving manipulated Artificial Intelligence (AI) videos that have misused his image to lure and defraud women globally.
During a press conference on Thursday, July 3, Liang opened up about how his identity was exploited in fake, edited AI-generated videos, which were used to create the illusion of romantic relationships with unsuspecting victims. The scheme, according to Liang, has already affected over 100 women and led to financial losses estimated at around $500,000.
“I was accused of asking people for money. I was accused of tricking them into meeting me in hotels, where some had already booked a flight to meet a supposed me,” he said in Filipino.
Liang showed samples of the manipulated content to members of the press. These videos, he explained, were created using footage from his real live streams and cleverly edited to portray him as initiating personal connections with women online. The victims, he said, are both Filipinas and foreigners, many of whom were tricked into believing they were in contact with the real Ronnie Liang.
The “Pinoy Dream Academy” alumnus expressed deep concern over the growing reach of this scam and his frustration that people continue to fall prey despite his constant warnings.
“I was accused of asking people for money,” he repeated, emphasizing the emotional toll this situation has taken on both himself and the victims.
“To our Filipinas, but actually those who often send money are foreigners, please be vigilant, be observant, and be careful not to believe that Ronnie Liang will try to seduce you and arrange for you to stay in hotels and order you to book flights, that is not me,” he stated.
Liang is now encouraging the public to stay cautious and verify the authenticity of online interactions, particularly when personal information or financial transactions are involved.