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Georgia Felon Charged in Phishing and Sex-Trafficking Scheme

3/17/2026

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Kwamaine Jerell Ford, a 34-year-old felon from Georgia, faces federal charges for phishing and sex-trafficking.
He allegedly posed as an adult film star to target NFL and NBA athletes.
He coerced a woman into filming sex acts with them.
Ford, previously convicted of computer fraud, is accused of spoofing Apple customer service to obtain athlete information.
He has pleaded not guilty to wire fraud and sex-trafficking charges; the FBI investigates.

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Story summary

Kwamaine Jerell Ford, a 34-year-old felon from Georgia, faces federal charges for phishing and sex-trafficking.
He allegedly posed as an adult film star to target NFL and NBA athletes.
He coerced a woman into filming sex acts with them.
Ford, previously convicted of computer fraud, is accused of spoofing Apple customer service to obtain athlete information.
He has pleaded not guilty to wire fraud and sex-trafficking charges; the FBI investigates.