Man accused of posing as 49ers player in $1.3M romance scam appeared in video obtained by OutKick

OutKick obtained a video in late 2024 that appears to show Daejon Labrayae Love signing what he represented to be an NFL contract.

When the cameraman asks Love who he is signing with, Love responds, "Niners, you already know, Niner gang." OutKick did not publish a story at the time because we could not independently verify Love’s claimed NFL affiliation and had no evidence that he had sought or received money from women.

The material suggested Love was using a purported 49ers affiliation to impress women but didn't indicate an investment scheme.

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An FBI affidavit says Love filmed himself "supposedly signing an employment contract with the 49ers" while claiming he would be a wide receiver for the team.

The video obtained by OutKick appears to match the affidavit’s description.

Representatives for the NFL and 49ers told investigators Love had never been employed by the team or the league, according to the affidavit.

On Aug.

25, 2026, the Justice Department announced that Love, 35, and Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, were charged in Portland, Oregon, with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud.

Federal authorities allege Love and Chan used a false 49ers persona, a lavish lifestyle, fictitious investment accounts and romantic relationships to defraud 26 women in Oregon, Washington, Idaho and California out of about $1.3 million.

The affidavit says Love allegedly portrayed himself to women as an NFL player for the 49ers or a wealthy Swiss real estate developer.

Chan allegedly posed as Love’s financial advisor, joining three-way FaceTime calls with women and displaying purported investment gains.

Investigators said Love posted misleading photographs, videos and statements online to support the 49ers claim.

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