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Netflix Announces Documentary Plans Involving Daejon Love Scam After 2 Dozen Women Cheated Out of $1.3M

Who would have thought a massive scam could become a spooky crime thriller for Netflix? The behind-the-scenes reality of Daejon Love’s alleged scam might soon reach audiences around the world. Netflix is making a documentary about Daejon Love, who is…

By Papiya Chatterjee · Essentially Sports

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 11:44 AM

Key Things to Know

Netflix will produce a documentary about Daejon Love, who allegedly scammed women by posing as a 49ers player.
Love reportedly defrauded more than two dozen women out of over $1.3 million through fake investment schemes.
Love and accomplice Taylor Chan were arrested and face federal wire fraud and conspiracy charges.

The Story in 60 Seconds

Netflix is developing a documentary titled Untold: Wide Deceiver focusing on Daejon Love, who allegedly defrauded more than two dozen women out of $1.3 million by pretending to be a San Francisco 49ers player. Love reportedly used dating apps, staged fake football workouts, and posted online content to establish romantic trust before pitching fraudulent investments.

Love and alleged accomplice Taylor Chan were arrested in Boise on August 24 and charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud. Love has pleaded not guilty and remains in custody awaiting a trial scheduled to begin on December 15, 2026.

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