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Daejon Love, Taylor Chen Charged in $1.3M Romance Scam

9/1/2026

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Love Romance Scam

Daejon Love and Taylor Jamie Chen were federally charged with a $1.3 million romance scam.
Prosecutors say the pair are flight risks because they could leave the country.
Love fabricated a San Francisco 49ers player identity and used AI to boost search results.
He courted more than 20 women, promising lucrative investments before extracting $1.3 million.
In a seized video, Love claimed he sought “genetically superior women.”

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Love Exploits NFL

Scammer Daejon Love exploited public perception of NFL wealth, citing Lamborghinis and empty houses.
The average NFL career lasts about six years, according to a 2011 commissioner conference call.
Sports Illustrated reports the mean NFL salary is $5.2 million, skewed by stars earning over $50 million annually.
After fees and taxes, a typical five-year NFL career rarely provides enough wealth for a lavish retirement.

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Love Romance Scam

Daejon Love and Taylor Jamie Chen were federally charged with a $1.3 million romance scam.
Prosecutors say the pair are flight risks because they could leave the country.
Love fabricated a San Francisco 49ers player identity and used AI to boost search results.
He courted more than 20 women, promising lucrative investments before extracting $1.3 million.
In a seized video, Love claimed he sought “genetically superior women.”

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