Woman Claims She Warned 49ers About Alleged Fraudster Daejon Love Months Before Arrest

A woman who claims to be a victim of alleged NFL fraudster Daejon Love states she warned the San Francisco 49ers about him in December, eight months before his arrest.

Love, along with alleged accomplice Taylor Chan, faces charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Authorities allege the pair defrauded women of approximately $1.3 million. Love reportedly used dating apps to target women, posing as a 49ers player or a real estate investor. The FBI has identified an additional 35 potential victims since his arrest on August 24.

Earlier, a 49ers source told ESPN that the team had no prior knowledge of Love before the FBI contacted them in August. However, Gwen Herndon has now claimed she filed a complaint with the 49ers in December.

According to ESPN, Herndon informed the team about a federal investigation into Love, detailing his alleged crimes and expressing concern about damage to the team's reputation. She wrote in an email, "I wanted you to be aware of the situation and hopefully proactive in denouncing his involvement on your team."

Herndon reportedly received a response a week later from a guest services account at Levi's Stadium. The email stated the team appreciated her bringing the matter to their attention and advised her to contact law enforcement. It added, "Our internal team will also monitor any instances of impersonation and take action as appropriate to protect fans and the team's reputation."

The Daily Mail has reached out to the San Francisco 49ers for comment.

The FBI in Portland began its investigation into Love in September 2024, with special agent in charge Doug Olson stating last week that the 49ers had been "completely cooperative" and "very helpful" during the investigation.

According to the criminal complaint, Love and Chan allegedly began their scheme in February 2022, creating fake investment opportunities to defraud women in Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California. Love is said to have initiated contact through dating apps, while Chan posed as Love's financial advisor to build trust with victims and guide them through prospective investments.

Love allegedly created fraudulent bank and investment accounts, displaying fabricated balances to legitimize the scheme. He also reportedly used multiple aliases, including Jon Love, Daejon Love, Avril Lyto Love, and Jordan Love.

The pair allegedly conducted three-way FaceTime calls to show victims falsified gains. Victims also allegedly loaned Love large sums, with promises of quick repayment. If victims ran out of funds or asked too many questions, Love would allegedly block them while keeping their money.