United Kingdom, Aug. 18 -- Scammers are using AI technology to impersonate Sir Billy Connolly.

The 82-year-old comedian warned fans that both he and his wife Pamela Stephenson are being impersonated via Artificial Intelligence and he encouraged his supporters to be careful about sharing information online.

He wrote on his website: " Dear friends, I have learned that, unfortunately, online scam artists are targeting my fans and supporters. They are impersonating me, often reaching out to fans soliciting direct messaging. They create multiple deceptive social media and email accounts, and there could well be criminal intent.

"For the protection of all my fans and supporters, please be aware of the following:

"My official Facebook page -...