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  • FBI Warns of 49ers Scam After Man Allegedly Stole $1.3 Million From Women

    FBI Warns of 49ers Scam After Man Allegedly Stole $1.3 Million From Women

    Federal investigators say a man allegedly posed as a San Francisco 49ers player and wealthy investor to gain the trust of women in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California.

    The FBI issued a warning after authorities arrested 35-year-old Daejon Labrayae Love, who allegedly helped operate a romance and investment scam involving approximately $1.3 million and 26 victims.

    FBI details alleged 49ers impersonation scheme

    Love and his alleged accomplice, 18-year-old Taylor Jamie Chan, have been charged in federal court in Portland with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

    “Beginning in February 2022, Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, and Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, created fictitious investments to defraud numerous women in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California,” the FBI said in a Twitter post.

    Investigators say Love developed relationships with women he met online before presenting himself as a wealthy person with access to lucrative investment opportunities.

    “Love met most of the women on the internet through dating apps. Love falsely portrayed himself as legitimately wealthy, often as an NFL player for the San Francisco 49ers or as a wealthy real estate investor.”

    The FBI added: “Chan falsely posed as Love’s financial adviser to further gain the victims’ trust. The scheme lasted until the day of Love and Chan’s arrests on August 24.”

    Authorities allege that Love used multiple identities, including Jon Love, Daejon Love, Avril Lyto Love and Jordan Love. He also reportedly operated an Instagram account under the name @2bcontinued_4, where he claimed to be an undrafted wide receiver for the 49ers.

    Women allegedly targeted through romance and investment scam

    According to investigators, the alleged fraud relied heavily on emotional manipulation. Love reportedly told women that he wanted to build a future and create wealth with them before directing them toward investments that authorities say did not exist.

    Chan allegedly strengthened the scheme by posing as a financial adviser, sending messages about investment opportunities and joining three-way FaceTime calls that appeared to show profits.

    Investigators also allege that victims who did not have available cash were encouraged to take out loans.

    Arrest warrants and a criminal complaint were issued on August 17. Authorities later learned that Chan had travelled from California to meet Love in Boise, Idaho, where both were arrested on August 24.

    Love and Chan appeared in court on August 27. The FBI is continuing to seek information about the case while investigators determine whether there are additional victims.

  • Man Posed as 49ers Player to Defraud Women, Authorities Say – NBC Bay Area

    Man Posed as 49ers Player to Defraud Women, Authorities Say – NBC Bay Area

    Man Accused of Posing as San Francisco 49ers Player in $1.3 Million Investment Fraud Scheme

    A man allegedly pretended to be a San Francisco 49ers player and a wealthy real estate investor to defraud women across several states, according to the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon.

    Beginning in February 2022, Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, and Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, allegedly created fictitious investment opportunities to defraud women in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California, court documents state.

    Authorities said both men were arrested after Chan flew from California on Monday to meet Love in Boise, Idaho. They were charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud.

    Dating Apps Used to Target Victims

    According to authorities, Love met most of the women through dating apps. He allegedly used social media to portray a lavish lifestyle, falsely claiming to be a 49ers player or a wealthy real estate investor.

    The attorney’s office said Love convinced the victims that they were in genuine romantic relationships with him. He also allegedly presented himself as a sophisticated investor and claimed Chan was his “investment adviser,” who helped him build a fortune worth tens of millions of dollars.

    Love told the women he wanted to build wealth and a future with them, authorities said. Officials added that he promoted nonexistent investment vehicles and claimed they would generate substantial returns for both himself and the victims.

    Court documents state that Love used phone applications to create fictitious bank and investment accounts, along with false balances, to show the victims and make the scheme appear legitimate.

    Fictitious Investment Gains Allegedly Shown in Video Calls

    Authorities said Love and Chan exchanged electronic communications in which Chan posed as Love’s investment adviser and sent messages encouraging Love to invest in new opportunities. Love allegedly forwarded screenshots of those messages to victims to persuade them to send money to one or both men.

    The attorney’s office said the pair held video calls with victims to display falsified investment gains and encourage them to hand over additional money. If victims lacked funds, Love sometimes instructed them to take out loans, authorities said. When victims had no more money to invest or began asking too many questions, Love allegedly blocked them, ended communication and kept the money.

    Financial records indicate that the pair received approximately $1.3 million from victim investors, according to authorities. Officials have identified 26 victims, but the FBI believes there may be additional victims.

    Anyone with information about Love or Chan is encouraged to submit a tip through the FBI tip website or call 1-800-CALL-FBI.