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Dating App Scam with Fake 49ers Player | Oakland News
A 35-year-old man, Daejon Love, pulled off a jaw-dropping online scam by posing as a wealthy San Francisco 49ers player on dating apps, swindling women out of money with fake investment schemes. His 18-year-old accomplice, Taylor Chan, helped build the illusion — complete with AI-generated search results and fabricated bank accounts showing $30 million in assets. Using multiple aliases and social media, Love convinced victims he was a real NFL star before they were duped into investing in nonexistent opportunities. The duo was arrested at Boise Airport and now face wire fraud charges, with…
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