Fake NFL Romance Scam
Federal authorities arrest two individuals accused of running a $1.3 million NFL-themed romance scam targeting 26 women.
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Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, and Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, are accused of defrauding 26 women of $1.3 million by posing as an NFL player and financial adviser, according to Citizens Voice. The pair allegedly created fake banking documents and built a fake NFL lifestyle on social media to lure victims into bogus investment schemes across Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and California.
Love spent over $1,100 on a custom 49ers helmet and posted photos of himself in team gear online, Citizens Voice reported. He claimed to have as much as $30 million in cash and investments. Court documents revealed Love had never worked for the NFL or any legitimate employer. The alleged scheme ran for more than four years before the pair were arrested at Boise airport last week.
How They Built a Fake NFL Identity
Love's scheme relied on social media deception and forged documents. He posted photos wearing 49ers gear and claimed to be a professional football player with massive wealth. Citizens Voice reported that he also posed as a financial adviser offering investment opportunities. The fake persona was designed to gain trust from women he targeted online.
The Real Financial Picture Behind the Lies
Love claimed to have tens of millions of dollars in assets and investment accounts. The Olympian reported that he and Chan created fictitious investments to deceive victims. They used fake banking documents to make the schemes appear legitimate. None of this wealth actually existed. Love was unemployed and had never worked in professional football.
Years-Long Scheme Across Multiple States
The fraud operated for over four years, targeting women in at least four states. Tri-City Herald reported that victims were spread across Washington, Idaho, Oregon, and California. The pair collected $1.3 million from 26 women through these fake investment offers. Love and Chan were arrested together at Boise airport after authorities caught wind of the operation.
A Scheme That Required Constant Deception
Maintaining the fake NFL persona meant keeping lies consistent across multiple platforms and people. Love bought custom team merchandise and created a believable online presence. Each victim received fake banking documents showing fake account balances. The elaborate setup took time and effort to maintain over four years without getting caught.
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