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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 while incarcerated for prior fraud convictions.
Prosecutors state Ford posed as a well-known adult film star, offering explicit videos and impersonating Apple customer service to steal personal information.
He reportedly coerced a female victim into commercial sex acts with the players, recording the encounters without consent.
Ford faces charges including wire fraud, computer fraud, and sex trafficking, and pleaded not guilty in court on March 13, 2026.

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Story summary

Kwamaine Jerell Ford, a Georgia man, allegedly scammed NFL and NBA players while incarcerated for prior fraud convictions.
Prosecutors state Ford posed as a well-known adult film star, offering explicit videos and impersonating Apple customer service to steal personal information.
He reportedly coerced a female victim into commercial sex acts with the players, recording the encounters without consent.
Ford faces charges including wire fraud, computer fraud, and sex trafficking, and pleaded not guilty in court on March 13, 2026.