Former complainant says 49ers knew of impersonation before arrest

Former complainant says 49ers knew of impersonation before arrest

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A former complainant told the San Francisco 49ers that she had reported a man posing as a team player to the organization months before his arrest, challenging the franchise’s earlier statement that it had no prior knowledge. Federal investigators later said the suspect, Daejon Love, and a teenage accomplice, Taylor Chan, used the false identity and a fabricated investment scheme to defraud more than 60 women across the western United States of about $1.

3 million. The FBI’s investigation, which added 35 additional victims to the case, led to the pair’s arrest after a woman’s tip to authorities in Portland.

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Federal Bureau of Investigation Doug Olson Daejon Love Taylor Chan

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

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September 23, 2026
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San Francisco 49ers' response to impersonation complaint questioned by alleged victim
San Francisco 49ers' response to impersonation complaint questioned by alleged victim

New York Post • 23 Sep 15:46

A former complainant says she reported a man posing as a 49ers player to the team months before his arrest, contradicting the franchise's claim it had no prior knowledge.

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September 21, 2026
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FBI arrests man posing as NFL player in multi-state fraud scheme after victim’s report
FBI arrests man posing as NFL player in multi-state fraud scheme after victim’s report

OregonLive.com • 21 Sep 15:57

A Vancouver woman’s report to the FBI led to the arrest of Daejon Love and a teenage accomplice accused of defrauding more than 60 women across the West for over $1.3 million.

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September 19, 2026
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FBI says more than 60 people may have fallen victim to 49ers impersonation scam
FBI says more than 60 people may have fallen victim to 49ers impersonation scam

NBC Sports • 19 Sep 02:43

Federal investigators have identified over 60 potential victims of a fraud scheme in which a man posed as a San Francisco 49ers player and an accomplice acted as his financial adviser, stealing more than $1.3 million.

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More than 35 women allege fraud by man posing as 49ers player
More than 35 women allege fraud by man posing as 49ers player

The Guardian • 19 Sep 01:54

Federal authorities say Daejon Love and 18-year-old Taylor Chan defrauded at least 35 women they met on dating apps of about $1.3 million, using false identities and fabricated investment schemes.

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September 18, 2026
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FBI adds 35 more women to fraud case involving fake 49ers player
FBI adds 35 more women to fraud case involving fake 49ers player

ESPN • 18 Sep 21:04

The FBI said 35 additional women reported being defrauded by Daejon Love and Taylor Chan, raising the total number of alleged victims to more than 60.

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