Man accused of posing as San Francisco 49er charged in Oregon romance scam case
Daejon Labrayae Delenar Love has been charged in a federal wire fraud scheme involving romance scams across multiple states. Prosecutors allege he posed as an NFL player or wealthy investor to defraud at least 26 women of over $1 million.
Why it matters
This case highlights the growing prevalence of sophisticated online romance scams and the legal consequences for perpetrators of such financial fraud.
PORTLAND Ore. (KPTV) - A Sacramento County, California, man charged in a wire fraud scheme appeared in federal court Tuesday before a U.S. magistrate judge.
Daejon Labrayae Delenar Love, 35, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Portland on one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud, U.S. Attorney Scott E. Bradford for the District of Oregon announced.
Prosecutors say Love and another person asked people to put money into high-yield investments, including an “expedited account” that promised large, fast returns. To gain trust, Love claimed to be a wealthy real estate investor or a current or former NFL player.
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