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FBI Charges Two In $1.3 Million Pig Butchering Fraud Targeting 26 Women
Federal prosecutors say the pair used fake bank accounts and romance ploys to defraud at least 26 women, with some urged to take out loans.
- On August 24, federal agents arrested 35-year-old Daejon Labrayae Love and 18-year-old Taylor Jamie Chan at the Boise Airport after they allegedly posed as a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver and financial adviser to defraud women across multiple states.
- Starting in February 2022, Love and Chan exploited dating apps to target victims, with Chan posing as an investment adviser while Love claimed to be a wealthy NFL player or Swiss real estate investor seeking romantic relationships.
- After 49ers passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach Leonard Hankerson posted an Instagram carousel on August 29 that included Love, former players and beat writers amplified the case across social media with jokes and edited graphics.
- Federal prosecutors charged Love and Chan with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud for allegedly defrauding at least 26 victims of $1.3 million through fake investment accounts and three-way FaceTime calls showing fabricated gains.
- The Federal Bureau of Investigation continues investigating the multi-state operation, urging anyone with information to contact 1-800-CALL-FBI as authorities suspect additional victims exist beyond the identified 26 women.
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