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Man Arrested for $1.3M 49ers Fraud Scheme

8/30/2026

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Summary

Love Arrested

U.S. federal authorities arrested Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, and Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, for wire fraud.
They posed as a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver and Swiss investor, using helmets, followers, and fake statements.
Love claimed friendships with Tyreek Hill, Antonio Brown and Jordan Love while defrauding 26 women of $1.3 million.
Agents seized $3,000 cash and additional 49ers apparel when Love was arrested wearing team gear.

Summary

Love Hearing

A federal court hearing for Love is scheduled for Thursday, Aug. 27, 2026, in Boise.
Between July 15 and Aug. 24, 2026, Love traveled through six states, including New Mexico and Nevada, to meet victims.
Victims were told to obtain personal loans, which Love promised to repay quickly before cutting off contact.
The FBI urges anyone with information on Love or Chan to submit tips online or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.

History

Historical Context

Bernard Madoff (1938–2021) engineered a $65 billion Ponzi scheme that collapsed in December 2008. Bernard is the second-most common surname in France, held by over 42 % of bearers worldwide. In 2026, Daejon Love and Taylor Chan staged a multi-state fraud across six states that stole $1.3 million, underscoring the need for tighter identity-verification protocols.

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Love Arrested

U.S. federal authorities arrested Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, and Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, for wire fraud.
They posed as a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver and Swiss investor, using helmets, followers, and fake statements.
Love claimed friendships with Tyreek Hill, Antonio Brown and Jordan Love while defrauding 26 women of $1.3 million.
Agents seized $3,000 cash and additional 49ers apparel when Love was arrested wearing team gear.

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