Xavier McKinney imposter scammed lender out of $4.375 million
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Key Points:
- Aliya Sports Finance Fund (ASFF) has sued Sure Sports for alleged negligence after a fake Xavier McKinney impersonator swindled $4.375 million in a loan transaction.
- The FBI is investigating the case, which involves a third party posing as Packers safety Xavier McKinney to secure a seven-figure loan.
- Sure Sports earned $87,500 for introducing the imposter to ASFF, but failed to perform due diligence, according to the lawsuit filed in Florida, with trial set for July 13, 2026.
- McKinney, who signed a $67 million contract with the Packers in March 2024, was a victim of identity theft but is not involved in the lawsuit; his agency declined to comment.
- The case follows warnings from the NFL Players Association about scams targeting athletes, though no direct link has been established between this theft and recent indictments related to similar fraud schemes.
