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Georgia Man Scams Athletes, Faces Fraud and Trafficking Charges

3/18/2026

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Kwamaine Jerell Ford, a Georgia man, allegedly scammed NFL and NBA players by posing as a well-known adult film star while incarcerated for fraud convictions.
Prosecutors say he used explicit videos and impersonated Apple customer service to steal victims’ information.
Ford allegedly coerced a victim into sex acts with the players and recorded encounters.
He faces wire fraud and sex-trafficking charges and pleaded not guilty on March 13, 2026.

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Story summary

Kwamaine Jerell Ford, a Georgia man, allegedly scammed NFL and NBA players by posing as a well-known adult film star while incarcerated for fraud convictions.
Prosecutors say he used explicit videos and impersonated Apple customer service to steal victims’ information.
Ford allegedly coerced a victim into sex acts with the players and recorded encounters.
He faces wire fraud and sex-trafficking charges and pleaded not guilty on March 13, 2026.