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Daejon Love Pleads Not Guilty in Court as Netflix Announces Documentary on Viral 49ers Scammer

It’s been a couple of months since Daejon Love, who allegedly posed as a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver, was arrested in connection with an alleged scheme that targeted at least 26 identified victims and involved approximately $1.3 million. Since…

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 10:50 AM
Daejon Love Pleads Not Guilty in Court as Netflix Announces Documentary on Viral 49ers Scammer
Key Things to Know
  • Daejon Love pleaded not guilty to charges of wire fraud and conspiracy after allegedly posing as an NFL player.
  • Netflix announced a new documentary titled Untold: Wide Deceiver focusing on the alleged scam.
  • Prosecutors allege Love and accomplice Taylor Jamie Chan defrauded at least 26 victims of about $1.3 million.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Daejon Love has pleaded not guilty to charges related to an alleged scheme where he falsely posed as a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver. Love, who was arrested in August alongside alleged accomplice Taylor Jamie Chan, entered his plea before Magistrate Judge Jolie A. Russo. Following the plea, Netflix announced an upcoming documentary in its Untold series titled Untold: Wide Deceiver.

Prosecutors state the fraudulent scheme ran from February 2022 to August 2026, targeting at least 26 victims for approximately $1.3 million. Love allegedly met women on dating apps, promised fraudulent investment returns, and utilized Chan as a fake financial adviser. Love and Chan face charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.

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