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Fabolous's Costume Targets Fraudster's $1M Scheme
2 Nov
Summary
- Man accused of scamming women out of $1.3 million.
- Celebrities like John Legend and Fabolous used scammer as costume.
- Accused fraudster faces up to 20 years in prison.
Daejon Love, 35, is accused of orchestrating a sophisticated fraud scheme, allegedly convincing women he was a San Francisco 49ers player or a wealthy investor. He faces federal charges of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and pleaded not guilty. His trial is set for December 15, with a potential 20-year prison sentence if convicted.
Love allegedly partnered with Taylor Jamie Chan, who posed as his financial advisor. The scheme, which involved fake personas and AI-reinforced false identities, reportedly defrauded at least 60 victims of approximately $1.3 million. They were arrested on August 24 in Boise, Idaho.
The alleged scam gained wider attention, with celebrities using Love's story for Halloween costumes. Fabolous, John Legend (alongside his wife Chrissy Teigen), and Nate Hobbs all dressed as Love or referenced the scheme. Cam'ron humorously dubbed him 'the most famous 49er in the last two years.'
