A New Yorker stole more than $ 1 million from a famous actor's credit card: the comedian did not notice the scam for a year
'12.02.2021'
Lyudmila Balabay
The Queens prosecutor's office has filed charges against a New Yorker who, for 17 months, used famous actor Kevin Hart's stolen credit card details to pay for over $ 1 million in personal purchases. The details of the investigation were shared by the publication New York Daily News.
Long Island City resident Dylan Jason Sayer, 29, used the star's credit card to make over $ 1 million in personal payments and purchases between October 2017 and February 2019.
“The defendant thought he was unattainable, and he brought to life his incredibly rich fantasies about the desired lifestyle. But my team discovered these unauthorized purchases - from credit card payments to FedEx parcels delivered to Sayer's home and office, ”said Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz.
“This should serve as a warning to everyone. Whether you are a celebrity or not, anyone can fall prey to this type of scam. It is very important to keep track of your expenses, check your credit reports and safeguard your financial information, ”Katz added.
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Sayer's roommate in Queens said he had heard of the arrest but declined to comment further.
“I don’t know, man. Check the news, he's been arrested. I don't know when he will be back, ”he said.
The suspect's family also declined to comment.
Hart's representatives have not yet responded to requests for comment.
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Sayer provides personalized shopping advice to celebrities. He has a business called Sire Consulting LLC, which arranges luxury goods purchases for celebrities. It was through this company that the suspect met Kevin in 2015. He obtained the actor's credit card details after Hart was contracted to purchase several items for him, and then, according to prosecutors, over the next 17 months, Sayer used those cards to pay for huge amounts of personal purchases.
He was charged with large-scale theft, identity theft and fraud.
The court gave the suspect a bail of $ 100. If convicted in this case, the swindler faces up to 000 years in prison.
