More than 35 woman come forward in case against fake 49ers player accused of fraud
The FBI announced that at least 35 additional women have come forward with fraud allegations against Daejon Love, who allegedly posed as a San Francisco 49ers player. Love and his alleged accomplice, Taylor Chan, are accused of defrauding victims of $1.3 million using fake identities and fabricated investment accounts. Federal agents emphasized the severe financial and emotional impact on the victims while urging others to report similar experiences.
- ▪At least 35 additional women have reported fraud allegations against Daejon Love, bringing the total number of victims to over two dozen.
- ▪Love and his alleged accomplice Taylor Chan were arrested in August and charged with wire fraud for a scheme that netted $1.3 million.
- ▪The pair allegedly used AI-assisted fake identities and staged video calls to convince women in four western states to invest money.
- ▪Prosecutors described Love as nomadic with no known legitimate employment, while FBI agents criticized victim-blaming rhetoric surrounding the case.
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Daejon Love allegedly used fake identities and fabricated investment accounts to gain the confidence of multiple women in the west coast. Photograph: James Ross/AAPView image in fullscreenDaejon Love allegedly used fake identities and fabricated investment accounts to gain the confidence of multiple women in the west coast. Photograph: James Ross/AAPUS crimeMore than 35 woman come forward in case against fake 49ers player accused of fraudThe FBI says Daejon Love and his alleged accomplice, Taylor Chan, defrauded women they met on dating apps out of $1.3mUwa Ede-OsifoFri 18 Sep 2026 21.37 EDTLast modified on Fri 18 Sep 2026 21.38 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAt least 35 additional women have come forward with fraud allegations against Daejon Love, the man accused last month of…
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