09/03/2026
I can laugh at the workout videos because… come on. 😂 But the story behind them really isn’t funny.
Daejon Love is accused by federal prosecutors of posing as a San Francisco 49ers player and using romantic relationships and fake investment opportunities to defraud women. Authorities say at least 26 women lost approximately $1.3 million. These are allegations, and he is presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
And while it’s easy to watch a story like this and think, “How could someone fall for that?” I don’t think that’s a fair response.
I’ve personally dealt with investment fraud involving real estate investments, so I understand how painful it can be when someone you trusted isn’t who they presented themselves to be.
Scammers don’t usually approach you looking like scammers. They build trust. They create credibility. They show you things that appear legitimate. And sometimes that relationship develops over months or even years.
That’s why conversations like this are important.
Before investing your money, slow down and do your own research. Verify the person. Verify the company. Verify where your money is actually going. And please don’t feel embarrassed about getting another opinion.
That might mean talking with a financial professional or even hiring a financial coach. It could also be as simple as sitting down with a trusted friend or family member and saying, “Can you look at this with me before I send any money?”
Sometimes another set of eyes catches the red flag we miss when trust, excitement, pressure—or even love—is involved.
And if someone discourages you from asking questions, researching the opportunity or talking to other people about the investment?
That alone should make you ask more questions.
We need to be able to talk about investment fraud without shaming the people who fall victim to it. The more openly we talk about these situations, the better chance someone else has of recognizing the warning signs before it happens to them. 🤍
For educational and informational purposes only. This content is not intended as individualized financial, investment, tax, or legal advice.