Fake 49ers Player Allegedly Scams Women for $1.3 Million
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Fake 49ers Player Allegedly Scams Women for $1.3 Million
- Federal authorities have charged two men, Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, and Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, with allegedly defrauding at least 26 women out of approximately $1.3 million through a romance and investment scam.
- The alleged scheme, which began in February 2022, involved Love posing as a San Francisco 49ers player and Chan acting as his financial advisor.
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Federal prosecutors have brought charges against Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, and Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, for their alleged involvement in a multi-state romance and investment fraud scheme that reportedly scammed at least 26 women out of approximately $1.3 million. The men were arrested on August 24, 2026, in Boise, Idaho, and face charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud.
According to court documents, the alleged scheme began in February 2022 and continued until their arrest. Love reportedly created fictitious personas on dating apps and social media, often portraying himself as a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver or a wealthy real estate investor. To bolster these claims, he allegedly posted photos in official team gear and with luxury vehicles.
Chan allegedly posed as Love’s financial adviser, participating in three-way FaceTime calls with victims and displaying fabricated investment gains to encourage further investment. Prosecutors allege Love convinced many victims they were in sincere romantic relationships and promised to build wealth and a future together through nonexistent investment opportunities. Victims were reportedly persuaded to send money, sometimes even taking out personal loans, with assurances of massive returns that never materialized. When victims ran out of funds or became suspicious, Love allegedly ceased communication.
Investigators believe there may be many more victims beyond the 26 already identified across California, Idaho, Oregon, and Washington. Financial records indicate that Love and Chan allegedly received about $1.3 million from victims. Both men remain in federal custody in Boise, Idaho.