More than 35 women come forward in case against fake 49ers player accused of fraud

The FBI says Daejon Love and his alleged accomplice, Taylor Chan, defrauded women they met on dating apps out of $1.3m

More than 35 women come forward in case against fake 49ers player accused of fraud

TL;DR

  • At least 35 additional women have accused Daejon Love of fraud, bringing the total number of accusers to over 60.
  • Love allegedly posed as a San Francisco 49ers player and wealthy investor, defrauding women he met on dating apps.
  • Love and alleged accomplice Taylor Chan are charged with wire fraud for allegedly conning victims out of $1.3 million.
  • The scheme involved AI-assisted fake identities, fabricated investment accounts, and staged video calls.
  • Love allegedly convinced women to send him money for investments with promises of high returns.
  • FBI Special Agent Douglas Olson criticized victim-blaming and highlighted the manipulative tactics used.
  • Law enforcement is urging any other potential victims to contact them.