Hermès Employee Scams Influencer of $6,000: "Only Me, María Julia, Would Go Through This"

Cuban influencer Kevin Martínez, who goes by "Kevusho" on social media, recently posted a viral video on Instagram revealing that a former Hermès employee borrowed $6,000 from him and never paid it back. The story quickly spread among his followers, capturing widespread attention.

In his account, Kevin refers to the employee only as "Daniela"—a pseudonym used to protect her identity—and clarifies that his intent is not to harm the brand or the individual involved. "Before I begin, I want to make it clear that this story isn't against Hermès or even the person who scammed me. It's just something that happened to me, and I wanted to share it with you," he explained.

"Daniela" was Kevin's personal salesperson at the boutique, and they had built a trusting relationship over time. According to Kevin, she often bragged about her wealthy family. "I always thought she was well-off because she constantly mentioned her parents' wealth and their strong financial status," he noted.

Trust Betrayed

The situation took a turn when "Daniela" was dismissed from her job. Out of goodwill, Kevin offered his support, which she seized upon to request the money. "Kevin, I need to be honest with you. I have a child to support, I'm broke, and I need $6,000, or I'll be evicted from my apartment," she confessed.

Kevin's reaction to the inconsistency between her plea and previous claims of family wealth was both direct and sarcastic: "But girl, doesn't your dad have a ranch with horses? Sell one!"

Despite his doubts, he loaned her the money. Afterward, "Daniela" ceased all communication, and the debt was never repaid.

The Reason Behind the Lie

Kevin, who resides in New York, offered his thoughts on why he was deceived: "I eventually understood why she lied to me. Sometimes, top salespeople fabricate stories about their lives to fit the image of their job."

He concluded the video with his trademark humor: "Daniela, why don't you answer my messages? Where's my money? These things happen to me because I'm too nice, which is why I won't lend money anymore."

The comments section became a hub of collective humor. "Bad day to be named Daniela," one follower quipped. Another commented, "Daniela, you closed doors for all of us." Dozens more jokingly asked to borrow money—or even one of his designer bags.

Kevusho's Luxurious Adventures

This isn't the first time Kevusho has gone viral with a luxury-related story. Just nine days earlier, he recounted an incident where a Dior employee in Miami refused to let him touch a $40,000 bag due to his casual attire. He then traveled to New York and bought it there.

With over 252,000 Instagram followers, Kevusho is known for blending luxury content with personal anecdotes from the United States. He often uses the name "María Julia" when engaging with his audience online. Last August, his rendition of "La Catalina" on the pain of Cuban exile surpassed 1.2 million views in under five days.