FBI warns of 49ers scam after man allegedly stole $1.3 million from women
A man allegedly posed as a 49ers player to scam women out of $1.3 million.
Federal investigators say a man posed as a San Francisco 49ers player and wealthy investor to gain the trust of women across four states.
The FBI has issued a warning after federal authorities arrested 35-year-old Daejon Labrayae Love , who allegedly helped run a romance and investment scam worth around $1.3 million.
Love and alleged accomplice Taylor Jamie Chan, 18 , have been charged in federal court in Portland with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud after 26 victims were identified .
“Beginning in February 2022, Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, and Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, created fictitious investments to defraud numerous women in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California,” the FBI said in a Twitter post.
FBI details alleged 49ers impersonation scheme
Investigators say Love built relationships with women he met online before presenting himself as someone with significant wealth and access.
“Love met most of the women on the internet through dating apps. Love falsely portrayed himself as legitimately wealthy, often as an NFL player for the San Francisco 49ers or as a wealthy real estate investor.”
The FBI added: “ Chan falsely posed as Love’s financial adviser to further gain the victims’ trust. The scheme lasted until the day of Love and Chan’s arrests on August 24.”
Authorities allege Love used several identities, including Jon Love, Daejon Love, Avril Lyto Love and Jordan Love .
He also reportedly maintained an Instagram account under the name @2bcontinued_4, where he claimed to be an undrafted wide receiver for the 49ers .
Women allegedly targeted through romance scam
The alleged scheme depended heavily on emotional trust.
Love reportedly told women he wanted to build a future and create wealth with them before directing them toward investments that authorities say didn’t exist.
Chan allegedly helped reinforce the story by posing as a financial adviser, sending messages about investment opportunities and participating in three-way FaceTime calls that appeared to show profits.
Investigators also claim victims without available cash were encouraged to take out loans.
Arrest warrants and a criminal complaint were issued on August 17. Authorities later learned Chan had travelled from California to meet Love in Boise, Idaho , where both were arrested on August 24.
They appeared in court on August 27.
The FBI is continuing to seek information about the case as investigators determine whether there are additional victims.
