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Coverage dated September 18, 2026

FBI: 35 more come forward in case of man accused of posing as 49ers player

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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Prosecutors said he told dozens of women he was a pro football player — or a wealthy investor. However, the FBI said it was all a lie, used to win their trust and take their money.

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  1. The Oregonian

    FBI identifies another potential 35 victims in alleged San Francisco 49ers impersonation fraud case (opens The Oregonian)

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    “The women didn’t just fall for something obvious; they were deliberately targeted by people who worked very hard to earn that trust and steal their money," said Douglas A. Olson, special agent in charge of the FBI's Portland office.

  2. New York Post

    Fake 49ers player’s growing web of fraud victims expands in latest FBI announcement (opens New York Post)

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    More than five dozen people are now believed to have fallen for Daejon Love's wild cash-grab scam.

  3. KOIN

    FBI: 35 more come forward in case of man accused of posing as 49ers player (opens KOIN)

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    KOIN's feed description

    PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Prosecutors said he told dozens of women he was a pro football player — or a wealthy investor. However, the FBI said it was all a lie, used to win their trust and take their money.

  4. The Guardian

    More than 35 woman come forward in case against fake 49ers player accused of fraud (opens The Guardian)

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    The FBI says Daejon Love and his alleged accomplice, Taylor Chan, defrauded women they met on dating apps out of $1.3m At least 35 additional women have come forward with fraud allegations against Daejon Love , the man accused last month of masquerading as a San Francisco 49ers player and wealthy in…