Netflix is bringing the shocking story of a man accused of pretending to be an NFL player while allegedly scamming women out of more than $1 million to the screen. According to Netflix’s official announcement on October 14, the streaming giant is developing “Untold: Wide Deceiver,” a documentary examining the allegations against Daejon Love, who reportedly posed as a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver and wealthy businessman to gain women’s trust before convincing them to hand over money.
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The upcoming Daejon Love documentary will feature firsthand accounts from women who say they were victimized. Netflix plans to explore the elaborate identities Love allegedly created, the financial damage left behind, and how his supposed NFL career became a viral spectacle following his arrest.But behind the social media jokes and outrageous football claims is a federal investigation involving dozens of women, millions in alleged investment promises, and approximately $1.3 million investigators say was collected.
According to the U.S. Department of Justice, Love, 35, and alleged accomplice Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, were arrested on August 24, 2026, in Boise, Idaho. Both initially faced federal complaints alleging wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud.
Investigators allege the operation began in February 2022 and targeted women across Oregon, Washington, California, and Idaho. Love reportedly connected with women through dating applications and social media, presenting himself as someone with significant wealth and professional success.
His identities allegedly included an NFL player, a successful real estate investor, and a businessman with access to extraordinary financial opportunities. Federal authorities identified several names he used, including Jon Love, Avril Lyto Love, and Jordan Love.
One of his most recognizable personas involved claiming to be a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers, despite never having played for the franchise or in the NFL.
According to reporting from the Los Angeles Times, Love posted videos wearing team merchandise, holding a 49ers helmet, discussing his supposed football contract, and displaying expensive vehicles.
He even shared an inaccurate Google AI Overview identifying him as an NFL player, apparently using the search result to reinforce his claims.
“That’s Google. That’s not me, that’s Google,” Love said in one video.
The alleged deception extended well beyond football.
Federal prosecutors say Love convinced several women they were building genuine romantic relationships. He allegedly discussed creating futures together, establishing financial security, and making investments that would allow them to enjoy substantial wealth.
Once that emotional connection developed, investigators say he introduced investment opportunities promising unusually high returns.
Chan allegedly helped make those opportunities appear legitimate by posing as Love’s financial adviser.
According to federal authorities, the two exchanged carefully constructed messages discussing supposed investments. Love then forwarded screenshots of those conversations to women as evidence that his wealth and business dealings were real.
Investigators also say the pair participated in three-person FaceTime calls where victims were shown fabricated investment gains. Love allegedly used applications to display fake banking and investment balances, further convincing women that significant money was available.
Some women reportedly transferred savings directly to Love or Chan. Others were allegedly encouraged to take out personal loans after being promised they would quickly recover their money.
Instead, prosecutors say the investments did not exist.
When women questioned where their money had gone or could no longer provide additional funds, Love allegedly stopped communicating with them and blocked their accounts.
Federal investigators reported that none of the initially interviewed victims received investment returns or repayment. Financial records showed approximately $1.3 million transferred into accounts associated with the alleged scheme.
The accusations have also prompted women who encountered Love to share their experiences publicly.
In an interview with CBS News, Ayana Velasquez recalled meeting him through a dating application in 2021, when he reportedly introduced himself as Jonathan and claimed his family possessed considerable wealth.
She said he later contacted her claiming he had joined the NFL, sending photographs and videos supposedly documenting his career with the 49ers.
Velasquez became suspicious after examining the footage and ultimately blocked him.
“It just seemed too good to be true,” she recalled.
Concerns about Love’s alleged activities surfaced before his arrest.
According to the San Francisco Chronicle, Gwendolynn Herndon, who claimed Love took approximately $10,000 from her in a property investment, contacted the FBI in January 2025. She later organized a Facebook group for potential victims and filed a small claims lawsuit.
In December 2025, Herndon also contacted the 49ers organization to warn that someone was impersonating a player.
The team’s guest services department acknowledged her concerns, although it remains unclear what additional action followed.
The FBI eventually arrested Love and Chan at Boise Airport after investigators learned Chan had traveled from California to meet him. Authorities said Love was visiting Idaho to meet additional potential victims.
The investigation continued expanding after the arrests.
According to ESPN’s September reporting, the FBI identified another 35 women who reported possible victimization, bringing the number of potential victims to more than 60. Investigators were still working to verify those additional allegations.
The case also reached a significant legal milestone as Netflix announced the documentary.
In an October 14 Justice Department update, prosecutors confirmed that a federal grand jury indicted Love on one count of conspiracy to commit wire fraud. Love appeared in court on October 13, pleaded not guilty, and was ordered detained pending trial.
His jury trial is scheduled to begin December 15, 2026. If convicted, he faces a maximum of 20 years in federal prison, along with potential fines and forfeiture of assets obtained through the alleged scheme. The accusations remain unproven, and Love is presumed innocent unless convicted.
Meanwhile, Netflix has not announced a premiere date for “Untold: Wide Deceiver.” The documentary will be produced by Propagate and Stardust Frames in association with North of Now and The Cut.
The Daejon Love documentary joins Netflix’s “Untold” collection, which has previously examined controversial sports stories involving Steve McNair, the infamous NBA Malice at the Palace incident, and other headline-grabbing figures.
This time, however, the focus extends beyond professional sports to the women who say a fabricated athletic career helped convince them to trust someone who allegedly exploited their relationships, finances, and hopes for the future.
