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Daejon Love charged in $1.3M NFL player impersonation scam
Federal authorities have charged Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, and Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, with conspiracy and wire fraud following an alleged multi-year romance and investment scam. Prosecutors allege that Love impersonated a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver and a wealthy real estate investor to defraud at least 26 women of approximately $1.3 million.
The scheme, which reportedly began in February 2022, targeted women across California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho. Love allegedly used dating apps to establish romantic relationships before introducing Chan, who posed as his financial adviser, to facilitate fraudulent investment opportunities. The pair used social media to project a lavish lifestyle, featuring luxury vehicles and 49ers apparel to bolster Love's false identity.
The FBI arrested Love and Chan at the Boise Airport in Idaho on August 24. Investigators believe there may be additional victims who have not yet come forward.
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Daejon Labrayae Love · Department of Justice · FBI · NFL · San Francisco 49ers · Taylor Jamie Chan · U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon · U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon
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- [● 2 SOURCES] Love allegedly presented himself to victims as an active 49ers wide receiver. www.nytimes.com · nypost.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] The scheme allegedly defrauded more than two dozen women out of more than $1.3 million. sfist.com · www.nytimes.com · nypost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Love and Chan were arrested on August 24 at Boise Airport. sfist.com · nypost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The NFL and the 49ers stated that Love had never worked for either organization. www.nytimes.com · nypost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Love and Chan solicited money from women in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California. sfist.com · nypost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Investigators have identified 26 victims of the plot. www.nytimes.com · nypost.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Taylor Jamie Chan allegedly posed as Love’s financial adviser to bolster the scheme's legitimacy. sfist.com · www.nytimes.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Daejon Labrayae Love and Taylor Jamie Chan are charged with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. sfist.com · www.nytimes.com · nypost.com