Fraudulent 49Ers Player Scheme Affects Over 60 Victims

WHO:

NBC Sports - Darjean Love, 35, and Taylor Chan, 18, are the individuals allegedly involved in the fraud.

NBC Sports - FBI agent Doug Olson provided statements regarding the case.

WHAT:

The Guardian - At least 35 additional women have come forward with fraud allegations against Darjean Love, bringing the total number of victims to over 60.

NY Post - The fraudulent scheme allegedly began around February 2022 and continued until the arrest of Love and Chan in August.

NY Post - Prosecutors described Love as nomadic, with little known about his family ties and no known legitimate source of employment.

NBC Sports - The total number of potential victims of the fraud now exceeds 60.

NBC Sports - Love and Chan allegedly stole more than $1.3 million.

NBC Sports - The FBI has identified 35 more potential victims of the fraud.

WHERE:

NBC Sports - The fraud involved individuals who believed they were building genuine relationships and legitimate financial futures.

WHEN:

NBC Sports - The FBI learned about the situation from the 49ers in August.

WHY:

NBC Sports - The victims were targeted because they were trusting and responsible individuals.

HOW:

NY Post - Love allegedly claimed to be a former NFL player to some women, while to others he said he was on reserve or injured.

NBC Sports - Love posed as a 49ers player, while Chan posed as Love’s financial adviser.

NBC Sports - The scheme involved fake personas, fabricated investment accounts, staged video calls, and AI-reinforced false identities.

NBC Sports - Olson stated that the fraud could be replicated by other individuals victimizing others in similar schemes.

At least 35 additional women have come forward with fraud allegations against Darjean Love, bringing the total number of victims to over 60. Prosecutors allege that Love's fraudulent scheme began around February 2022 and continued until his arrest in August, during which he reportedly claimed to be a former NFL player to some women, while telling others he was on reserve or injured. Little is known about Love's family ties, and he has no known legitimate source of employment, as described by prosecutors.