Federal authorities arrested two men in Boise, Idaho, accusing them of running a multi-year dating app scam that defrauded 26 women out of approximately $1.3 million by falsely posing as a San Francisco 49ers player and a financial adviser, according to the U.S. Attorney’s office in the District of Oregon.
Arrest Details and Charges in Boise
According to court documents and the U.S. Attorney’s office, the FBI arrested 35-year-old Daejon Love and 18-year-old Taylor Jamie Chan on Aug. 24 in Boise, Idaho. Prosecutors charged both men with conspiracy to commit wire fraud and wire fraud.
The arrests followed criminal complaints and warrants issued on Aug. 17, 2026, in Oregon. Investigators stated that Chan flew from California to meet Love in Idaho before law enforcement took the duo into custody at the Boise airport. Both men are currently in federal custody in Boise.
Dating App Personas and Fake Real Estate Investments
According to the federal complaint, the scheme began in February 2022. Love used dating apps—specifically Facebook Dating, Bumble, and Tinder, as reported by SFGATE—to meet multiple victims across California, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon.
Love used several pseudonyms, including Jon Love, Avril Lyto Love, and Jordan Love. Prosecutors stated that he created fictitious personas presenting himself as a member of the 49ers or as a wealthy real estate investor, surrounding himself with team gear and luxury vehicles.
Did you know? According to the Los Angeles Times, the illusion was so elaborate that Love’s online football persona even prompted a Google AI Overview to incorrectly describe him as a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver.
The Fake Financial Adviser and Fabricated Balances
Federal investigators stated that Taylor Jamie Chan entered the operation as Love’s financial adviser. Love convinced victims that Chan had helped him build a fortune worth tens of millions of dollars.
To legitimize the scheme, Love and Chan exchanged messages about non-existent investment opportunities. Love shared screenshots of these conversations and used apps—identified in the complaint as Fake Bank Account Pro, according to SFGATE—to display fabricated bank balances exceeding $30 million. The pair also conducted three-way FaceTime calls to display fake investment gains.
Personal Loans and Victim Losses
According to financial records cited by prosecutors, the duo received about $1.3 million from 26 identified victims. However, the FBI believes there are many more victims who have not yet come forward.
When victims ran out of cash or questioned the returns, Love allegedly coached them to take out personal loans with the promise of quick repayment, or solicited direct personal loans. None of the interviewed victims received any investment proceeds, returns, or legitimate account information. Investigators noted that Love typically blocked communication once victims ran out of money or asked too many questions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who was arrested in the dating app fraud scheme?
According to the U.S. Attorney’s office, federal authorities arrested Daejon Love, 35, and Taylor Jamie Chan, 18.
Where and when were the suspects arrested?
The FBI arrested both men on Aug. 24 at the Boise airport.
How much money did the suspects collect from victims?
Financial records show the pair received approximately $1.3 million from 26 identified victims across California, Idaho, Washington, and Oregon.
What specific false claims did Daejon Love make to the victims?
According to federal prosecutors, Love falsely claimed to be a member of the 49ers or a wealthy real estate investor worth tens of millions of dollars.
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