How an alleged fake 49ers wideout wooed women and took $1.3 million: ‘That’s Google, not me’
A man impersonating a 49ers player has been charged with defrauding women out of $1.3 million.
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Who reported it (7)
- Man accused of posing as San Francisco 49ers player to defraud women out of $1.3M, feds say CBS News · 13h ago
- Man accused of posing as 49ers player, scamming women out of $1.3 million KSBW · 13h ago
- Man posed as wealthy 49ers player on dating apps to scam women: Feds KRON4 · 13h ago
- Man pretended to be NFL receiver to scam Oregon women out of money, officials say KOIN.com · 13h ago
- Man posing as 49ers player charged in $1.3M fraud targeting more than 24 women in the PNW KOMO · 13h ago
- Man allegedly posed as 49ers wide receiver in $1.3M romance scam SFGATE · 13h ago
- How an alleged fake 49ers wideout wooed women and took $1.3 million: ‘That’s Google, not me’ Los Angeles Times · 13h ago
What happened
A man has been charged with posing as a 49ers wide receiver on dating apps to defraud women. He allegedly used the guise of a wealthy NFL player to build trust and extract money from his victims.
According to coverage from KRON4 and KOIN.com, the man targeted women in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest, amassing $1.3 million from more than 24 victims. The Los Angeles Times reports that the suspect claimed his online persona was a result of a Google search, not his own creation.
The man is now facing federal charges for his actions.
Synthesized by Archynetys from the headlines below under a strict no-invention contract. ✓ fact-checked: all claims supported by sources Updated 6h ago.
Questions people are asking
What is the man accused of?
The man is accused of posing as a 49ers wide receiver on dating apps to defraud women out of $1.3 million.
Where did the scam take place?
The scam targeted women in Oregon and the Pacific Northwest.
What is the status of the case?
The man has been charged with fraud and is facing federal charges.
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