Alleged victim of Daejon Love says she reported him to 49ers in December 2025

Key Points:

• The San Francisco 49ers claim they were unaware of Daejon Love, who allegedly impersonated a player as part of a fraud scheme, until the FBI informed them in August 2026.
• Gwen Herndon, one of Love's alleged victims, says she reported concerns about Love impersonating a player and defrauding women to the 49ers via their website on December 20, 2025.
• The 49ers responded to Herndon's complaint, stating they take impersonation reports seriously but cannot comment on ongoing investigations, and encouraged contacting law enforcement directly.
• Love and his alleged accomplice, Taylor Chan, were arrested in August 2026 for defrauding over two dozen women of approximately $1.3 million, with reports suggesting the number of victims may exceed 60.
• The situation poses a significant public relations challenge for the 49ers, especially if they were aware of Love's actions earlier and failed to act, though it may not result in civil liability.