Source: BroBible
Summary
A man was arrested for defrauding 26 women out of $1.3 million by pretending to be a San Francisco 49ers player. According to the FBI, Daejon Love, 35, and Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, created fictitious investments to scam women in multiple states. Love met victims online through dating apps and falsely claimed to be wealthy, often posing as an NFL player or real estate investor. Chan acted as his financial adviser to gain trust. The scheme ended when they were arrested on August 24.
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Author: Evan Null
Man Pretending to Be a 49ers Player
Daejon Love, 35, was arrested for scamming 26 women out of $1.3 million by pretending to be a San Francisco 49ers player. The FBI reported that Love met most of the women online through dating apps. He falsely portrayed himself as a wealthy NFL player or real estate investor. Love was arrested on August 24 along with Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, who posed as his financial adviser.
Scamming Through Fictitious Investments
Love and Chan created fictitious investments to defraud women in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California. The scheme began in February 2022 and lasted until their arrests. Love claimed to be best friends with Antonio Brown and Tyreek Hill, according to a woman who said she was targeted last year but didn’t fall for the scam.
Woman Leaks Videos of Scammer
A woman on social media said Love tried to scam her last year but she blocked him on Instagram. She later leaked videos of Love in which he claimed to be friends with NFL players. The videos were shared online, highlighting the extent of the scam. Love and Chan were arrested on August 24.
False Identities and Financial Fraud
Love and Chan used fake identities to gain trust and defraud women. Love falsely portrayed himself as a wealthy individual, often using his supposed NFL connections. Chan helped reinforce these claims by posing as a financial adviser. The FBI confirmed the scam and the arrests of both men.
Arrests and Scandal
The scam was uncovered after victims came forward and shared their experiences. Love and Chan were arrested on August 24 after a months-long investigation. The case highlights the dangers of online dating and the ease with which scammers can create fake identities. The FBI is continuing to investigate the full scope of the fraud.
