Brothers Travis and Jason Kelce have turned their attention to Daejon Love, a man accused of swindling approximately two dozen women out of $1.3 million by falsely claiming to be a member of the San Francisco 49ers. The Kelce brothers discussed the allegations on their "New Heights" podcast.
Love, 35, was arrested in Boise, Idaho, last week along with alleged accomplice Taylor Jamie Chan, 18. Prosecutors are seeking to keep Love detained, citing strong evidence and his incentive to flee. The Department of Justice announced the arrests, stating that Love and Chan are charged with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
According to court documents, Love allegedly created fake investment opportunities beginning in February 2022, defrauding women in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California. He reportedly initiated contact through dating apps, while Chan posed as his financial adviser to gain victims' trust. Love is accused of creating fake bank and investment accounts, displaying falsified gains to victims via three-way FaceTime calls, and encouraging victims to take out personal loans if they lacked funds for investment.
Investigators believe Love used several aliases, including Jon Love, Daejon Love, Avril Lyto Love, and Jordan Love, as part of the scheme. While 26 victims have been identified, the FBI suspects there are more. None of the identified victims have reportedly seen any returns on their supposed investments.
During their podcast, the Kelce brothers reacted with disbelief to claims made by Love, including videos of him performing drills while wearing a 49ers helmet, and what appeared to be a fake contract signing. Travis Kelce, a tight end for the Kansas City Chiefs, described the situation as "f***ing hilarious." Jason Kelce, a former NFL center, advised women to be more discerning about such claims, noting that as more women enter the workforce, they may become targets for financial scams.
Love reportedly claimed to have connections with NFL players such as Tyreek Hill and Antonio Brown, and even falsely stated he was related to Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love. He also allegedly told at least one woman he owned a portion of a Gucci location, a claim unsubstantiated as the luxury brand does not sell franchises. Another alleged lie involved confusing the name of the department store Saks Fifth Avenue with an entire street.
Love has been accused of posing as a 49ers player to solicit funds for phony investments. The Federal Bureau of Investigation believes the total amount defrauded could be significantly higher than the $1.3 million calculated from the identified victims. The case has drawn attention online, with others creating mock images of Love signing contracts or practicing, further highlighting the allegations against him. The 49ers passing game coach Leonard Hankerson also joined in on the social media mockery by creating a fake image of himself with Love on the field.