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NFL·ANALYSIS·August 28, 2026 08:56 PM ET

Fake 49ers contract stunt resurfaces after $1.3 million fraud charges

Federal investigators have identified 26 alleged victims

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 291 min read
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What happened: Federal prosecutors allege Daejon Love posed as a San Francisco player while Taylor Chan acted as his financial adviser, using fictitious investments to solicit money from women. Both were arrested Aug. 24 at Boise Airport and face conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud charges.

Why it matters: Authorities say the alleged scheme ran from February 2022 until the arrests and reached women in four states. The FBI believes additional victims may exist.

By the numbers: The complaint Love is 35 and Chan is 18.

What to watch: The case moves through federal court in Portland. Both defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.

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