Teen barred from dating apps as wire-fraud case proceeds

Teen barred from dating apps as wire-fraud case proceeds

The New York Post reported that 18-year-old Taylor Chan was released on conditions that bar him from using dating or social-media apps while he awaits trial for an alleged $1. 3 million wire-fraud scheme targeting women. Federal prosecutors said a 35-year-old man and Chan, who posed as a San Francisco 49ers player and investment adviser, used fake accounts and video calls to swindle at least 26 women across the West of more than $1.

3 million. The two were arrested in Idaho and charged with conspiracy and wire fraud. Another defendant, Daejon Love, was also booked in Idaho and ordered to remain in custody pending his transfer to Oregon, where he faces additional wire-fraud charges for posing as an NFL player.

Actors

Daejon Labrayae Love Taylor Jamie Chan U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon Federal Bureau of Investigation

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Boise, Idaho, United States Idaho, United States California, United States Oregon, United States Washington, United States San Francisco, California, United States

Articles

September 01, 2026
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Teen accused in 49ers impersonation fraud barred from dating apps while awaiting trial
Teen accused in 49ers impersonation fraud barred from dating apps while awaiting trial

New York Post • 01 Sep 18:13

Eighteen-year-old Taylor Chan has been released on conditions that prohibit him from using dating or social media apps as he awaits trial for alleged involvement in a wire-fraud scheme that targeted women.

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Man arrested for posing as 49ers player booked in Idaho awaiting transfer to Oregon
Man arrested for posing as 49ers player booked in Idaho awaiting transfer to Oregon

New York Post • 01 Sep 15:16

Daejon Love, accused of defrauding women by claiming to be an NFL player, was booked in Idaho and will be transferred to Oregon to face federal wire-fraud charges.

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August 31, 2026
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Man accused of impersonating 49ers player ordered to remain in custody pending transfer to Oregon
Man accused of impersonating 49ers player ordered to remain in custody pending transfer to Oregon

New York Post • 31 Aug 21:42

A federal judge in Idaho ordered Daejon Love, charged with wire fraud for posing as an NFL player, to stay in police custody until he is transferred to Oregon, where he faces additional charges.

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August 30, 2026
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Man and Teen Charged With Posing as NFL Player to Defraud Women of $1.3 Million
Man and Teen Charged With Posing as NFL Player to Defraud Women of $1.3 Million

NBC News • 30 Aug 13:31

Federal prosecutors say a 35-year-old man and an 18-year-old accomplice pretended to be a San Francisco 49ers player and investment adviser, using fake accounts and video calls to swindle at least 26 women across the West for about $1.3 million.

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August 29, 2026
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FBI arrests two suspects in multi-million-dollar wire-fraud scheme targeting women
FBI arrests two suspects in multi-million-dollar wire-fraud scheme targeting women

Yahoo Sports • 29 Aug 14:00

Federal authorities arrested a 35-year-old man and an 18-year-old woman in Idaho, charging them with conspiracy and wire fraud for allegedly defrauding more than $1.3 million from at least 26 victims.

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August 28, 2026
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Two men arrested in Idaho for posing as San Francisco 49ers player in $1.3 million fraud scheme
Two men arrested in Idaho for posing as San Francisco 49ers player in $1.3 million fraud scheme

NBC Sports • 28 Aug 17:53

Federal prosecutors say Daejon Love and Taylor Jamie Chan defrauded at least 26 women by claiming Love was a 49ers player and wealthy investor, prompting charges of wire fraud and conspiracy.

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Two men arrested in multi-state romance-fraud scheme that duped women of $1.3 million
Two men arrested in multi-state romance-fraud scheme that duped women of $1.3 million

CBS Sports • 28 Aug 13:58

Federal prosecutors say a man posing as a San Francisco 49ers player and his alleged adviser defrauded at least 26 women across four states, prompting arrests in Idaho.

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