Fake Justin Bieber cons Vegas casino out of thousands

When no one checks the facts

By Brittany Sheehan  

Nevada News and Views

Picture this: you’re running a business worth millions. Someone shows up claiming to be a famous celebrity. Do you check their ID? Call their agent? Ask for proof?

Well, the folks at the Wynn casino in Las Vegas didn’t do any of that. And it cost them big time.

A French man named Dylan Desclos walked into the XS Nightclub at the Wynn Encore on Saturday night. He convinced the entire staff he was pop star Justin Bieber. He even got on stage and performed for hundreds of people.

The whole thing was a scam. But it worked like a charm.

A man impersonating Justin Bieber tricked an entire Las Vegas night club into thinking he was actually the singer

They allowed him to perform and he ran up a $10K tab before leaving.

He’s since been banned from the club.

How the Con Worked

Desclos didn’t just show up and say “hey, I’m Justin Bieber.” He brought a whole fake team with him. They posed as Bieber’s security and management. They even told club staff they were “new to the team” to explain why no one recognized them.

The con started on Friday. Desclos was spotted around town taking selfies with fans and shopping at expensive stores. Word spread that Bieber was in Vegas.

The club’s DJ, Gryffin, got fooled too. He announced to the packed crowd: “We’ve got Justin Bieber in the house!”

The fake Bieber sang “Sorry” for over four minutes before anyone caught on.

The Bill Comes Due

Here’s where it gets expensive. Desclos and his fake crew ran up a bar tab close to $10,000 during their visit. That’s right — ten thousand dollars worth of top-shelf booze and VIP treatment.

People paid huge amounts for tables, thinking they’d see the real Justin Bieber perform. Some reports say the Wynn had to comp large amounts of money to angry customers.

At least one staff member got fired over this mess. More firings might be coming.

Why This Matters to Conservatives

This story isn’t just funny Vegas nonsense. It shows what happens when people don’t verify anything anymore.

Think about it. A major corporation got scammed because no one bothered to check if the person was really who he claimed to be. They just took his word for it. In today’s world, that’s dangerous thinking.

The Wynn banned Desclos for life from all their properties. But the damage was done. Money lost. Jobs lost. Reputation damaged.

This is the same mentality we see in government. Officials making decisions based on feelings instead of facts. Agencies spending taxpayer money without proper oversight. No one wants to be the “bad guy” who asks tough questions.

The Social Media Circus

Desclos has been doing this Justin Bieber act for years. His TikTok videos have millions of views. He’s built a whole career pretending to be someone else.

Videos of the Vegas scam went viral instantly. Thousands of people shared clips thinking they were watching the real Bieber. Even after the truth came out, many folks still thought it was hilarious. But here’s the thing — fraud isn’t funny.

There’s already talk of lawsuits from customers who paid premium prices under false pretenses.

The entertainment industry has seen worse cases. In 2017, a man pretending to be Bieber online got 15 years in prison for targeting young girls with his fake identity.

What Happens Next

The Wynn is reportedly reviewing their security protocols to prevent future incidents like this. That’s good business sense, but it shouldn’t have taken a public embarrassment to make them think about basic verification.

Legal experts say lawsuits are likely. When people pay thousands for VIP experiences based on false advertising, they have grounds to sue.

Desclos himself might face charges.

What Conservatives Can Do

First, demand accountability. When businesses or government agencies mess up this badly, people should lose their jobs. Real consequences for real mistakes.

Second, support verification requirements. Whether it’s voter ID laws or business licensing, we need systems that confirm people are who they claim to be.

Third, teach critical thinking. If something seems too good to be true — like a surprise celebrity appearance — it probably is.

The Wynn learned an expensive lesson about trusting the wrong people. Let’s hope they remember it. And let’s hope the rest of us learn from their mistake before we pay our own price for blind trust.

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Brittany Sheehan is a Las Vegas-based mother, policy advocate and grassroots leader. She is active in local politics, successful in campaign work and passionate about liberty.