FBI identifies over 60 potential victims of 49ers imposter Darjean Love
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 19, 2026, 2:39 AM
Last updated Sep 19, 2026

The FBI has confirmed that more than 60 individuals may have been victimized by a fraudulent scheme involving Darjean Love, who impersonated a San Francisco 49ers player. Recent investigations revealed 35 additional potential victims, further expanding the scope of the fraud that exceeded $1.3 million. Love and an accomplice, Taylor Chan, used a complex scheme involving fake identities and staged interactions to deceive trusting individuals. The FBI encourages more potential victims to come forward without fear of embarrassment or scrutiny, emphasizing their commitment to helping those affected.
- •Darjean Love posed as a 49ers player to perpetrate the fraud.
- •FBI confirmed over 60 potential victims, with 35 identified recently.
- •The fraud scheme involved over $1.3 million in stolen funds.
- •Victims were targeted for their trust and willingness to build relationships.
- •The FBI is seeking to identify more victims and provide assistance.
- 2:39 AMYahoo Sports — Potential victims of 49ers imposter Darjean Love now exceed 60
"Darjean Love's scam worked incredibly well.
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