Man Charged with Wire Fraud for Allegedly Posing as 49ers Player, Scams Dozens Out of $1.3 Million
A man, Daejon Labrayae Love, who allegedly posed as a San Francisco 49ers player, has been charged with wire fraud. He is accused of scamming over two dozen women out of approximately $1.3 million across Oregon, California, Washington, and Idaho.…
Kansas City, MO, August 29, 2026 — A man identified as Daejon Labrayae Love is facing charges of wire fraud in connection with an alleged scheme that defrauded more than two dozen women of approximately $1.3 million. Authorities state that Love impersonated a player for the San Francisco 49ers as part of the alleged scam.
The alleged fraudulent activities reportedly spanned across multiple states, including Oregon, California, Washington, and Idaho. The scheme is said to have operated from February 2022 up until the arrest of Love and an alleged accomplice in August 2026.
According to the charges, Love’s accomplice, Taylor Jamie Chan, allegedly played a role in the scheme by posing as his financial adviser. This allowed them to facilitate the alleged fraud against the victims.
The investigation and subsequent charges detail a sophisticated operation that targeted over twenty women. The total amount of money allegedly scammed amounts to approximately $1.3 million. Details regarding the specific methods used to deceive the women or the exact nature of their interactions with Love and Chan were not immediately available.
The arrest of Daejon Labrayae Love and Taylor Jamie Chan in August 2026 marked the culmination of an investigation into the alleged wire fraud activities. The exact timeline and progression of events leading to their apprehension were not fully detailed. Information regarding the specific legal proceedings, such as court dates or potential sentencing, is pending further developments.
Story summarized from the original created by FOX 12 Staff, Mikhala Armstrong on www.kctv5.com, see more information here.
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