More than 35 woman come forward in case against fake 49ers player accused of fraud
The Guardian • • sports
Key Points:
- The FBI announced that at least 35 additional women have come forward with fraud allegations against Daejon Love, who is accused of posing as a San Francisco 49ers player and wealthy investor to scam women out of money.
- Love, 35, and alleged accomplice Taylor Chan, 18, were arrested in August and charged with wire fraud for using fake identities, fabricated investment accounts, and staged video calls to deceive women in multiple states.
- The scheme reportedly began in February 2022, with Love convincing women to send money for supposed investments promising high returns, often exploiting their belief they were in a romantic relationship.
- FBI agent Douglas Olson condemned victim blaming, highlighting the emotional and financial harm caused, and urged other potential victims to come forward.
- Love has no known legitimate employment or family ties, and videos of him flaunting a lavish lifestyle have circulated on social media, drawing public attention to the case.
