A man identified as Daejon Labrayae Love allegedly posed as a San Francisco 49ers player and, with an accomplice, used dating apps to promote fake investment schemes that collected about $1.3 million from roughly 26 women. According to the U.S. Attorney's Office in Oregon, the scheme ran from February 2022 into late August 2026, when authorities arrested Love and Taylor Jamie Chan. Investigators say the suspects used multiple aliases, fabricated messages to lend credibility to scams, and encouraged victims to take loans. The FBI is still investigating and seeking additional victims and evidence.
Man Posing As San Francisco 49ers Player Allegedly Defrauded 26 Women of $1.3M Via Dating Apps
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Federal prosecutors in Oregon say a man who impersonated a San Francisco 49ers player used dating apps to defraud dozens of women by promoting sham investments, reportedly collecting about $1.3 million.
The United States Attorney's Office for the District of Oregon identified one suspect as Daejon Labrayae Love and said he worked with an associate, Taylor Jamie Chan, to manufacture phony investment opportunities and convince victims to hand over money.
How the Scheme Worked
Prosecutors allege Love created multiple false identities — including profiles that presented him as an NFL player and as a wealthy real estate investor — while Chan posed as a trusted financial advisor. Beginning in February 2022 and continuing into late August 2026, the pair reportedly used dating apps to form romantic relationships with victims and then introduced fraudulent investment pitches.
To make the scams appear legitimate, investigators say Love showed victims fabricated screenshots of messages from Chan and other false documentation. When potential victims lacked funds, the scheme allegedly encouraged them to take out personal loans, with promises of quick repayment; some women also loaned money directly to Love.
Alleged Victim Impact and Arrests
When victims began to question inconsistencies, prosecutors say Love cut off contact and kept the funds. Authorities allege the two men obtained roughly $1.3 million from about 26 women. Arrest warrants for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and for wire fraud were issued on August 17, and federal agents arrested the suspects in late August. The pair made their first court appearances on August 27 and are being held in federal custody in Boise, Idaho.
Investigators note that the fake NFL persona used multiple aliases and operated across several states, complicating the inquiry. To date, none of the identified victims have recovered money from the bogus investment scheme.
Ongoing Investigation
The FBI and partner agencies continue to investigate and are collecting evidence from potential victims nationwide. Prosecutors encourage anyone who believes they may have been targeted to contact federal investigators to assist the ongoing probe.
Note: The investigation and any charges are allegations; defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.
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