Alleged NFL Imposter Daejon Love Pleads Not Guilty to $1.3 Million Fraud Scheme

Daejon Love, 35, has pleaded not guilty to a federal charge of conspiring to commit wire fraud in connection with an alleged scheme to defraud women of approximately $1.3 million. Love is accused of posing as a wealthy individual, including claiming to be a San Francisco 49ers player, to perpetrate the fraud.

A public defender entered the plea on Love's behalf before Magistrate Judge Jolie A. Russo on Tuesday in a federal courtroom in Portland, Oregon. Love was arrested in August along with his alleged accomplice, Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, at an airport in Boise, Idaho. He has remained in custody awaiting trial, which is scheduled to begin on December 15.

Netflix has announced plans to produce a documentary about the case, titled 'Untold: Wide Deceiver,' which will feature accounts from individuals who claim to be Love's victims.

Prosecutors allege that Love created fictitious personas and displayed a lavish lifestyle on social media to deceive his victims. He reportedly claimed to be a legitimate investor and, at times, a receiver for the San Francisco 49ers. The criminal complaint states that Love also falsely told at least one woman he was related to Jordan Love, quarterback for the Green Bay Packers. He also allegedly boasted about relationships with current and former NFL players such as Tyreek Hill and Antonio Brown.

The scheme, which began in February 2022, involved Love and Chan inventing fake investment opportunities. Authorities identified 26 alleged victims across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California, though the FBI believes the actual number of victims may be higher.

One instance detailed in the complaint describes Love meeting a woman on Tinder in March 2025. After a date, he inquired about her financial situation and interest in investing. The woman reportedly sent Love $17,200, but never received confirmation of any investments and subsequently lost contact with him.

Chan allegedly posed as Love's financial advisor to build trust with victims and guide them through the purported investments. Financial records indicate that Love and Chan collectively received around $1.3 million from their victims.

Authorities became aware of Love's alleged activities and, on August 24, tracked Chan's flight from California to meet Love in Boise. Agents apprehended both individuals at the airport, with Love allegedly intending to meet new victims in Idaho.