Full Breakdown
Fake 49ers Wide Receiver and Accomplice Charged in $1.3 Million Multi-State Fraud
8/28/2026, 11:34:54 AM
Core Event
Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, and Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, were arrested on federal charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud after allegedly defrauding at least 26 women of roughly $1.3 million. The scheme spanned four states—California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho—and operated from early 2022 until the suspects were taken into custody in late August 2026. Love presented himself on Instagram as an undrafted wide receiver who had made the San Francisco 49ers roster, while Chan posed as his financial adviser. The pair used dating apps, social-media posts, fabricated investment documents and three-way FaceTime calls to convince victims to send money, often urging those without cash to obtain personal loans.
Background & Context
Investigators say Love cultivated romantic relationships with women he met on dating platforms, frequently appearing in 49ers apparel and displaying a lavish lifestyle that included a McLaren and a Lamborghini Urus. Chan reinforced the deception by acting as a trusted adviser and forwarding fabricated investment-gain messages to the victims. The National Football League (NFL) and the 49ers later confirmed that Love never played for the team, exposing the falsehood at the heart of the fraud.
Data & Statistics
- Approximate total loss: $1.3 million.
- Identified victims: 26 women.
- Geographic scope: four states (California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho).
- Travel itinerary: Love moved between New Mexico, California, Oregon, Nevada, Utah and Idaho beginning July 15 2026.
- Charges filed: August 26 2026, by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon.
Official Statements & Responses
According to the agency, victims were shown falsified investment gains during three-way FaceTime calls and were led to believe their funds would be placed in legitimate vehicles that would be quickly repaid. The U.S. Attorney’s Office added that none of the identified victims reported receiving any proceeds, returns, or investment-account information after sending money. Financial records corroborated that the duo received about $1.3 million, and law-enforcement officials indicated that additional, as-yet-unidentified victims are likely.
Verbatim Quotes
- “That’s Google. That’s not me, that’s Google.” — Daejon Labrayae Love
- “Chan and Love also hosted three-way FaceTime calls in which they showed victims falsified investment gains and encouraged victims to part with their money. Victims sent Love and Chan money due to their belief that their money would be invested in legitimate investment vehicles on the victims’ behalf.” — The FBI
What’s Next
Both suspects remain in federal custody in Boise. The U.S. Attorney’s Office has scheduled their first court appearance for the Thursday following the arrests, with further proceedings to be determined. Authorities continue to solicit tips from anyone with information about Love or Chan.
