A celebrity personal shopper from New York City has been charged for allegedly swindling comedian Kevin Hart out of more than $1 million in credit card purchases.
Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz announced Wednesday, that 29-year-old Long Island City resident Dylan Jason Syer, has been indicted and arraigned on grand larceny and other charges.
Syer was arraigned late Wednesday afternoon on a 10-count indictment, charging him with grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property, identity theft and scheme to defraud.
Katz said Syer first met Hart in 2015 through his personal shopping business, Sire Consulting, through which he was asked to buy several items for the actor.
Through that connection, Syer obtained the actor’s various credit card numbers with the understanding that he would only make authorized purchases.
“This should serve as a cautionary tale for everyone,” Katz said. “Regardless of whether you are a celebrity or not, anyone can fall victim to this kind of fraud.”
If convicted Syer faces up to 25 years in prison.
