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yellow.com
· 2026-09-03
Ukrainian authorities shut down a Kyiv-based cryptocurrency fraud ring that operated fake investment platforms and drained wallets across over 20 countries, moving up to $1 million monthly at its peak. The 25-year-old organizer and 46 recruited associates lured victims through Telegram by promoting fictitious crypto projects, then used hidden drainer code to steal funds after victims connected their wallets and approved test transactions. Police identified 62 victims and seized over 100 computers, 100 phones, and other assets during 34 searches in the region.
eu.36kr.com
· 2026-09-03
Former private equity manager Ye Fei, who served 4 years in prison for market manipulation that defrauded retail investors, was released and pivoted to entertainment by creating a short drama series called "Fraud King" depicting various scam types including pig-butchering scams, fake cashback fraud, and pension fraud to educate the public. The 10-episode drama was taken down shortly after launch and Ye Fei is currently appealing the removal while developing additional films based on his experiences in finance and incarceration.
kucoin.com
· 2026-09-03
Two Thai investors filed a lawsuit against Tether after the company froze $42.4 million in USDT across ten Ethereum addresses in October 2025 without a court order, later claiming they were caught in a case of mistaken identity related to a separate $17 million "pig butchering" scam investigation. Tether did not obtain formal legal authorization to seize the funds until February 2026, nearly four months after the freeze, raising concerns about the centralized stablecoin's unilateral power to blacklist addresses despite operating on public blockchains. The incident highlights the risks of centralized stablecoins like USDT, which maintain hardcoded blacklist mechanisms
financefeeds.com
· 2026-09-03
"Pig butchering" scams using WhatsApp fake profiles have cost Americans billions, with cryptocurrency fraud alone generating $11 billion in losses and 181,565 complaints in 2025. The scheme operates in four phases: scammers posing as attractive financial professionals contact victims via WhatsApp, build trust over weeks, encourage small crypto investments on fake platforms showing fabricated profits, then demand additional fees before disappearing. A recent federal case against the NanoBit platform resulted in $5.5 million in ordered restitution from six defendants who defrauded 18 victims of approximately $967,000 in direct deposits, with over $2 million wired to Hong Kong accounts
techtimes.com
· 2026-09-03
British media personality Katie Price discovered her husband Lee Andrews' claimed $50 million cryptocurrency wallet contained only $3, with evidence suggesting he had briefly funded it with $14,490 before draining it months earlier. Andrews, a self-described Dubai businessman, had provided a cryptocurrency recovery phrase as "proof" of wealth, exploiting a technical vulnerability where such phrases prove access but not actual account balances. The couple married within weeks of meeting in January 2026, and Price has since consulted a divorce lawyer after discovering the apparent fraud.
sandiegouniontribune.com
· 2026-09-03
Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, and accomplice Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, allegedly scammed at least 26 women out of approximately $1.3 million by posing as a wealthy NFL player and financial advisor on dating apps from 2022 to 2026. Love created fake social media personas, posted misleading videos from San Diego, and claimed to offer investment opportunities with guaranteed returns, convincing victims he was a San Francisco 49ers player or Swiss real estate investor worth millions. The pair were arrested at Boise Airport in August and face federal charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, with prosecutors indicating there are likely additional victims.
nbcbayarea.com
· 2026-09-03
A 35-year-old man named Daejon Love, along with an 18-year-old accomplice Taylor Chan, scammed at least 26 women across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California by posing as an NFL player on dating apps and creating fake investment schemes. The pair collectively stole over $1.3 million from victims, with one woman losing more than $87,000, by using fake bank accounts to show fabricated investment growth before blocking victims once they ran out of money. Love and Chan were arrested last month, and two women who saw through the deception are speaking out to encourage other victims to come forward.
patch.com
· 2026-09-03
A 32-year-old Queens woman was arrested for scamming a 70-year-old Hicksville resident out of $919,000 through a phone fraud scheme claiming the victim was involved in a crime in India. Between June 29 and July 27, the perpetrator convinced the victim to withdraw and wire nearly $1 million, then attempted to coerce an additional $300,000 in gold purchases before the victim contacted police. Fnu Tierigeli was charged with second-degree attempted grand larceny.
coralspringsflnews.com
· 2026-09-03
Since 2024, 26 cryptocurrency scam victims in Coral Springs have lost over $320,000, with about 54% being seniors over 60 years old. Scammers impersonating law enforcement or federal agents trick victims into withdrawing cash and depositing it at crypto ATM kiosks, then sending funds via Bitcoin to untraceable digital wallets. The Coral Springs Police Department is advocating for a complete ban on crypto ATMs in the city, arguing that existing Florida regulations with transaction limits are insufficient to prevent fraud.
brobible.com
· 2026-09-03
A man named Daejon Love scammed over two dozen women out of approximately $1.3 million by impersonating a San Francisco 49ers player on dating apps, using fake workout videos, fabricated contract signings, and false claims to gain their trust. Jason Kelce discussed the scam on his New Heights podcast, expressing frustration that the victims didn't verify Love's identity through basic Google searches before sending money, and calling for women to be more cautious about potential fraud.
fincen.gov
· 2026-09-03
FinCEN identified nearly $13 billion in suspected transactions linked to digital asset investment scams, primarily operated by transnational criminal organizations based in Southeast Asia using fake personas and social engineering to defraud American victims. These sophisticated schemes, known as "pig butchering" or "romance baiting," leverage vast criminal networks and money laundering operations to facilitate illicit transfers. The Treasury Department has issued an alert urging financial institutions to identify and report suspicious activity related to these scams, with victims advised to contact the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center immediately.
finance.yahoo.com
· 2026-09-02
A caregaker named Sarah Smalls exploited a 75-year-old South Carolina man with Parkinson's and a brain injury by obtaining power of attorney, transferring his home deed to herself for $5, and moving into his house after his death, leaving the victim's daughter Nora to discover the scheme and pursue a civil lawsuit to recover assets. According to AARP, elder financial exploitation affects victims over 60 to the tune of $28.3 billion annually in the U.S., with 72% of cases perpetrated by someone known to the victim, though such abuse remains severely underreported and victims face significant difficulty obtaining restitution.
yahoo.com
· 2026-09-02
Utah Attorney General Derek Brown launched a new Financial Crimes Intelligence Center to combat fraud in the state, where Utahns have lost approximately $450 million since 2020, with $60 million lost in 2025 alone. The center will investigate identity theft, bank fraud, elder fraud, romance scams, money laundering, and cryptocurrency scams by tracing funds, connecting cases, and helping authorities hold perpetrators accountable. The center aims to address increasingly sophisticated and organized financial crimes by providing investigators a centralized hub and training resources to police and financial institutions statewide.
techdigest.tv
· 2026-09-02
Young British adults aged 18-34 are falling victim to online scams at three times the rate of seniors over 65, with 59-61% targeted compared to just 20%, primarily through social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. One in five young adult victims lost an average of £414 to fake investment and cryptocurrency scams, while 42% of 18-24-year-olds have been approached for money muling schemes. Despite being the actual targets, over a quarter of under-25s still mistakenly believe their grandparents are most at risk online.
essentiallysports.com
· 2026-09-02
Daejon Love, 35, and accomplice Taylor Jamie Chan allegedly scammed at least 26 women out of roughly $1.3 million between 2022 and 2026 by posing as an NFL San Francisco 49ers receiver, using fake helmets, workout videos, doctored financial documents, and romance tactics before requesting money for fake investments. Love found victims on dating platforms, built emotional connections by discussing marriage and family, then introduced Chan as a financial adviser to extract funds, blocking victims when they ran out of money or asked questions. Despite the elaborate props and fake credentials, victims could have discovered the deception by simply checking the official NFL roster, though FBI experts note that established emotional trust often
cryptopotato.com
· 2026-09-02
Two Thai businessmen are suing Tether for $42.4 million in USDT that was frozen in October 2025 after an informal Department of Homeland Security request, claiming the freeze occurred without a warrant, court order, or notice. The funds were allegedly connected to a pig-butchering romance and investment scam investigation, and were later subject to a court-ordered burn and remint to a government wallet in February 2026. The plaintiffs are not disputing the scam connection but are challenging Tether's authority to freeze and destroy the tokens, alleging conversion, unjust enrichment, and seeking damages and punitive relief.
bitcoinfoundation.org
· 2026-09-02
Two Thai businessmen sued Tether for allegedly freezing $42.4 million USDT before receiving a court warrant, claiming the freeze was based on an informal law enforcement request linked to a pig-butchering investment scam investigation. The dispute centers on whether Tether can unilaterally freeze and burn tokens held in third-party wallets without prior judicial authorization, with the plaintiffs arguing they legitimately acquired the assets on the secondary market and are now seeking damages and restoration of the frozen funds.
kucoin.com
· 2026-09-02
Two Thai businessmen are suing Tether for freezing 42.4 million USDT in their accounts on October 30, 2025, alleging the stablecoin issuer acted on an informal law enforcement request months before a U.S. seizure warrant was obtained in February 2026. The frozen funds are connected to a Justice Department investigation into over $61 million in USDT allegedly stolen through pig-butchering scams and subsequently laundered. The plaintiffs claim they legally acquired the tokens through secondary-market transactions and are seeking their return, damages, and a court order preventing Tether from destroying the frozen assets.
cryptorank.io
· 2026-09-02
Two Thai businessmen sued Tether after the stablecoin issuer froze $42.4 million in USDT across 10 Ethereum addresses on October 30, 2025, claiming the freeze occurred without a warrant or court order in connection with a pig-butchering fraud investigation. Although a federal seizure warrant was issued in February 2026 authorizing Tether to burn and reissue the tokens to a government wallet, the plaintiffs argue this after-the-fact warrant cannot legalize the initial unauthorized freeze and are seeking injunctions to unblacklist their wallets, prevent token destruction, and recover damages and reserve income.
coinpedia.org
· 2026-09-02
Two Thai businessmen sued Tether in New York federal court over $42.4 million in USDT that was frozen in October 2025 after an informal government request, claiming the freeze occurred without a warrant, court order, or prior notice. The case stems from a pig-butchering scam investigation, and the plaintiffs argue that Tether lacked legal authority to blacklist their wallets and seek damages for the frozen funds and lost income from reserves. The brothers question whether Tether has the right to burn or reissue privately held USDT based on government requests alone.
cryptonews.net
· 2026-09-02
Two Thai businessmen sued Tether in August 2025 for freezing approximately $42.4 million in USDT tokens after an informal request from a Homeland Security Investigations agent, without a warrant or court order. The freeze occurred in October 2025 at Ethereum addresses the plaintiffs claimed to have acquired through legitimate secondary-market transactions, and they argue Tether lacked legal authority to restrict tokens held by third parties. The case raises questions about whether private stablecoin issuers can freeze assets based on informal law-enforcement requests before obtaining judicial authorization, though the freeze was later connected to a pig-butchering investment scam investigation.
thestar.com
· 2026-09-02
A widower named Simon lost $800,000 to a romance scammer posing as a woman named Emily after his wife's death, and subsequently faced additional financial losses including $185,000 in loan repayment obligations and taxes on withdrawn funds. Despite reporting the crime to local police and the FBI, Simon received no assistance and was later targeted by another scammer offering recovery services, illustrating a broader pattern where American victims of scams—which reached a record $15.9 billion in reported losses in 2024—receive little institutional support and often face ridicule, financial penalties, and dismissive law enforcement responses. An AP and FRONTLINE investigation found that scam operations, including the Myanmar compound responsible for Simon
indiatoday.in
· 2026-09-02
Dating app fraud in India has become widespread, with a 2026 McAfee survey finding that 75% of Indian users encountered fake profiles, 46% communicated with bots, and one in seven lost money averaging Rs 2.8 lakh to romance scams. Scams range from catfishing and fake investment schemes to extortion and robbery, with younger adults aged 25-34 particularly vulnerable, with 48% encountering potential scams weekly and one in three reporting financial losses. The surge in fraud has led users to adopt "defensive dating" practices including video verification, social media checks, and insistence on public venues before meeting strangers.
malwarebytes.com
· 2026-09-02
Scammers are strategically tailoring different fraud schemes to specific platforms where they're most likely to succeed, with toll scams favoring email and text, romance scams targeting social media, and IRS scams arriving primarily by phone call. Research from Malwarebytes analyzing data from April to July 2026 identifies over 20 scam types and reveals that the web is the most common delivery channel, followed by email and SMS, with YouTuber MrBeast being the most impersonated person in approximately 30% of impersonation scams. Scammers also employ strategic timing, sending the most text scams at noon on Fridays and impersonating major brands like Google
sg.finance.yahoo.com
· 2026-09-02
Malwarebytes research reveals that scammers tailor attacks to specific platforms, with toll and romance scams favoring text/email and social media respectively, while MrBeast is the most impersonated person and Google the most impersonated brand. Peak scam text volume occurs at noon ET on Fridays, with roughly 50% more fraudulent texts sent by week's end compared to Sunday. The study analyzed over 20 scam types and found that one in five flagged sessions poses high-risk threats potentially resulting in losses exceeding $1,000 or personal harm.
wbay.com
· 2026-09-02
A Wisconsin woman fell victim to a celebrity impersonation scam involving a deepfake voice of Johnny Depp, who used romantic messages and even sent a fake Mercedes key fob to build credibility before requesting cryptocurrency investments. The victim lost $100 to an Apple gift card before recognizing the scam and reporting it to the Better Business Bureau, after reportedly being targeted through liking a photo on social media. Consumer experts warn that such scams often exploit fans' emotional excitement and can be verified by checking celebrities' official pages and accounts.
gazettextra.com
· 2026-09-02
A widower named Simon lost $800,000 to a romance scam perpetrated by a fake profile called "Emily" and subsequently faced additional financial hardship including loan repayment obligations and taxes, with little help from law enforcement or government agencies. The investigation found that scams in the U.S. have reached record highs with reported losses of $15.9 billion in 2024 and estimated real losses near $200 billion, driven by advances in AI and cryptocurrency, while victims often face stigma, dismissal from authorities, and additional financial consequences. Despite the crimes being traceable—with the stolen funds in this case linked to a scam compound in Myanmar—most victims receive no recourse, and
wvnews.com
· 2026-09-02
A widower named Simon lost $800,000 to a romance scam perpetrated by a fake profile called "Emily," then faced additional financial burdens including $185,000 in loan repayments and taxes, with little help from law enforcement or authorities. Americans reported a record $15.9 billion in scam losses to the FTC in the past year (with estimates suggesting actual losses near $200 billion), driven by advances in AI and cryptocurrency, yet victims often face ridicule, dismissal from authorities, and additional financial consequences rather than meaningful support or recovery assistance.
apnews.com
· 2026-09-02
A widower named Simon lost $800,000 to a romance scam perpetrated by a fake online profile named "Emily," only to face additional financial hardship including loan repayments and taxes, with little help from authorities. An AP and FRONTLINE investigation found that the U.S. lags behind other countries in combating scams and holding tech and financial companies accountable, leaving victims with minimal recourse despite record losses exceeding $15.9 billion reported to the FTC in 2024, with actual losses estimated near $200 billion. The scam operations, often originating from compounds in Myanmar, continue to proliferate and relocate despite efforts by law enforcement and government agencies to shut them down
uk.finance.yahoo.com
· 2026-09-02
A caretaker named Sarah Smalls, hired to care for 75-year-old Robert Rowland in South Carolina, exploited her position by having him moved to a senior facility, gaining power of attorney, transferring his home deed to herself for $5, and withdrawing money from his accounts—ultimately moving into his house after his death and leaving no trace of him. When Robert's daughter Nora discovered the scheme and broke in through a window to investigate, she was arrested for trespassing while Smalls accused her of breaking in, forcing Nora to pursue a civil lawsuit to recover her father's assets. This case exemplifies elder financial exploitation, which affects seniors over 60 who collectively lose
cryptorank.io
· 2026-09-02
Two Thai businessmen sued Tether in New York federal court after the company froze $42.4 million in USDT across ten Ethereum addresses in October 2025, allegedly following an informal request from Homeland Security Investigations without a court warrant. The freeze was reportedly connected to a pig-butchering fraud investigation, and a North Carolina court later issued a seizure warrant in February 2026 directing Tether to burn and reissue the tokens to a government-controlled wallet. The plaintiffs challenge Tether's authority to blacklist and freeze their funds before judicial authorization and seek unfreezing of the assets, damages, and recovery of reserve yield earned while their funds were frozen.
en.cryptonomist.ch
· 2026-09-02
Two Thai businessmen sued Tether in federal court alleging the company illegally froze $42.4 million in USDT tokens in October 2025 based solely on an informal request from a Homeland Security Investigations agent, without a warrant or court order. Tether blacklisted ten Ethereum addresses holding the funds and only received a seizure warrant from a magistrate judge four months later in February 2026, raising the question of whether stablecoin issuers have legal authority to freeze tokens belonging to secondary-market holders who were never direct customers. The underlying investigation involved alleged pig-butchering investment fraud, but the plaintiffs argue the improper freeze sequence violated their legal rights regardless
kucoin.com
· 2026-09-02
Two Thai businessmen are suing Tether for freezing $42.4 million in USDT after the company received an informal request from U.S. Department of Homeland Security agents investigating a pig-butchering romance and investment scam, claiming Tether acted without a warrant or court order at the time of the freeze. The plaintiffs acknowledge the funds may be connected to stolen money from scam victims but argue they purchased the USDT on the secondary market and challenge Tether's authority to unilaterally freeze, burn, and reissue the tokens. They are seeking damages, interest earned during the freeze, and punitive damages, while Tether defends the action as necessary cooperation
tradingview.com
· 2026-09-02
Two Thai businessmen are suing Tether after the stablecoin issuer froze $42.4 million in USDT in October 2025 without a warrant, following an informal request from US Homeland Security Investigations related to a $61 million pig butchering investment scam. While the plaintiffs acknowledge their involvement in the scam, they argue that Tether illegally froze the funds before authorities issued a seizure warrant months later in February 2026, challenging stablecoin issuers' authority to freeze, burn, and reissue tokens. The lawsuit seeks to unfreeze the funds and obtain punitive damages from Tether.
bitdefender.com
· 2026-09-01
Deepfakes are AI-generated media that impersonate real people through altered video, cloned voices, or manipulated images, commonly used in fraud schemes including family emergency scams, executive impersonation, romance fraud, and cryptocurrency schemes. While deepfakes may show technical flaws like unnatural speech timing or lip-sync problems, context and verification through trusted communication channels are more reliable than visual inspection alone. To protect yourself, verify suspicious media before taking action, avoid sharing unverified content, and report any deepfake misuse of your face or voice to authorities and financial institutions.
yen.com.gh
· 2026-09-01
The FBI is actively searching for four Nigerian nationals—Richard Izuchukwu Uzuh, Felix Osilama Okpoh, Nnamdi Orson Benson, and Micheal Olorunyomi—indicted for a Business Email Compromise scheme that defrauded over 70 American businesses of more than $6 million. Uzuh orchestrated the fraudulent emails and wire transfers, Okpoh provided hundreds of bank accounts to launder proceeds exceeding $1 million, Benson assisted in the conspiracy, and Olorunyomi additionally ran a separate romance scam targeting elderly and widowed individuals that extracted over $1 million.
independent.com.mt
· 2026-09-01
Malta's financial authorities launched scamalert.mt, a national platform developed collaboratively by the Malta Financial Services Authority, Malta Police Force, and Office of the Arbiter for Financial Services to help the public recognize, avoid, and report financial scams. The platform provides information on various scam types, warning signs, alerts, and resources to protect consumers and businesses from increasingly sophisticated fraud schemes that exploit digital channels and impersonation techniques. No specific fraud cases or dollar amounts were mentioned in the announcement, which focused on prevention and awareness as the government's coordinated response to growing financial crime.
premiumtimesng.com
· 2026-09-01
Nigerian national Adebola Adekunle was extradited to the United States to face prosecution for sextortion of a minor in Mississippi, a financially motivated crime that resulted in the victim's death. Adekunle, arrested in Nigeria in August 2023, faces a three-count federal indictment including sexual exploitation of a minor resulting in death, production of child sexual abuse material, and interstate threats to extort, with potential sentences including a mandatory 30-year minimum prison term.
m.rediff.com
· 2026-09-01
Text-message scams targeting Indian banks surged 146 percent between mid-2025 and mid-2026, with fraudsters using SMS to impersonate banks, government agencies, and investment platforms to steal OTPs, credentials, and money through tactics like fake trading apps, romance scams, digital arrests, and malware-laden files. Common scam types include investment fraud showing fictitious profits, UPI payment impersonation, banking OTP theft, and mule schemes disguised as work-from-home jobs, with perpetrators exploiting SMS's ability to bypass filters and borrow trust from legitimate banking communications. Users are warned to never share sensitive information via unsolicited messages, verify requests through official
tricitiesbusinessnews.com
· 2026-09-01
Modern romance scams now employ artificial intelligence, deepfake videos, and fake cryptocurrency investment platforms to manipulate victims emotionally while stealing their savings through "financial grooming." Scammers build trust quickly through messaging apps, then pressure victims to invest in fraudulent crypto schemes showing fake profits, ultimately locking them out when they attempt withdrawals. Red flags include reluctance to video call, rapid declarations of love, discouragement from telling others, and quick introduction of cryptocurrency as an investment opportunity.
cachevalleydaily.com
· 2026-08-31
Utah's Attorney General has launched the Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) to coordinate investigations across jurisdictions and financial institutions, targeting identity theft, account takeovers, romance scams, elder fraud, cryptocurrency schemes, and money laundering. Utahns have lost approximately $450 million to financial crimes since 2020, with $108.4 million lost in 2025 alone and nearly $60 million reported so far in 2026. The FCIC will bring together investigators, prosecutors, and financial analysts to identify fraud patterns, connect related cases, and provide specialized training and resources to law enforcement and financial institutions statewide.
kvnutalk.com
· 2026-08-31
Utah's Attorney General's Office launched a Financial Crimes Intelligence Center (FCIC) to investigate and prosecute financial crimes across the state, citing that Utahns have lost nearly $450 million to fraud and scams since 2020, with $108.4 million lost in 2025 alone and nearly $60 million reported so far in 2026. The FCIC will coordinate investigations across jurisdictions involving identity theft, romance scams, elder fraud, cryptocurrency schemes, and other financial crimes by bringing together investigators, prosecutors, financial analysts, and financial institutions to identify larger criminal networks. Attorney General Derek Brown emphasized that financial criminals are increasingly sophisticated and target various victims including business owners, investors, and financial
operationsports.com
· 2026-08-31
Daejon Love, 35, and co-conspirator Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, were arrested for running a romance scam targeting over two dozen women across Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California, defrauding them of $1.3 million. Love impersonated an NFL player and posed as a Swiss real estate developer on dating apps like Tinder and Bumble, while Chan posed as a wealth manager to convince victims to transfer funds or take out loans for fake investments. Both men face federal charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud, with investigators confirming 26 victims identified so far.
audacy.com
· 2026-08-31
Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, and Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, were charged with wire fraud for operating a romance-and-investment scam that defrauded at least 26 women of approximately $1.3 million between February 2022 and August 2024. Love posed as a San Francisco 49ers player or wealthy real estate investor on dating apps, while Chan impersonated his financial adviser to show fake investment gains; victims were blocked when they ran out of money or asked questions. Both suspects were arrested on August 24 at Boise airport, and federal authorities believe there are additional victims across California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho.
yen.com.gh
· 2026-08-31
TrustGH identified over 6,000 suspicious phone numbers linked to fraud in Ghana, with TikTok being the primary platform used by scammers to initiate contact before moving conversations to WhatsApp, SMS, or phone calls to execute fraud. Over 90% of reported cases involved attempts to obtain Mobile Money payments or unauthorized account access, with scammers impersonating bank officials, government representatives, and other authority figures to establish trust. The scam verification platform is collaborating with Ghana's Cybersecurity Authority and Police Cyber Crime Unit to investigate the flagged numbers.
1057thepoint.com
· 2026-08-31
A man impersonated a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver and wealthy Swiss real estate mogul in a four-year romance scam targeting at least 26 women, netting approximately $1.3 million through fake social media accounts, AI-generated images, and fraudulent investment schemes. Once victims were in relationships, an alleged accomplice posed as a "wealth manager" to solicit money through fake bank accounts and high-yield investment promises, disappearing when victims ran out of funds or questioned the scheme. The scam highlights how easily criminals can fabricate credible online identities and wealth to exploit people seeking romance on dating apps.
theshadowleague.com
· 2026-08-31
Daejon Labrayae Love, 35, was arrested by the FBI for orchestrating a multi-state romance and investment fraud scheme targeting at least 26 women across California, Oregon, Washington, and Idaho, defrauding them of approximately $1.3 million by posing as a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver with an accomplice who posed as his financial adviser. Love and co-conspirator Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, were charged in federal court with wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The article also highlights a similar case involving Uras Agee IV, who fraudulently posed as an NFL safety for the Dallas Cowboys and Tampa Bay Buccaneers on social
batamnewsasia.com
· 2026-08-31
A 48-year-old man in Kuala Lumpur allegedly killed his 47-year-old wife and two children (ages 9 and 7) before falling to his death from their condominium, with investigators linking the tragedy to RM260,000 (approximately $56,000 USD) in financial losses the family incurred from a love scam and illegal investment scheme that his wife was reportedly involved in. Police recovered a note referencing the scam-related debts, a knife, and gloves from the home, and post-mortem examinations confirmed the wife and children died from sharp-force injuries including wounds to the neck and chest. The case highlights the severe psychological and
ksl.com
· 2026-08-31
Two men, Daejon Labrayae Love (35) and Taylor Jamie Chan (18), were arrested at Boise Airport in connection with a $1.3 million romance and investment scam that targeted at least 26 women across multiple states starting in February 2022. Love posed as a wealthy investor or NFL player on dating apps to build romantic relationships with victims, while Chan posed as his financial adviser; together they convinced women to invest in fake opportunities and manipulated them into sending large sums of money, which they never recovered. The FBI believes there may be additional victims and is seeking information from anyone who encountered the men or has details about the scheme.
nbcwashington.com
· 2026-08-31
Janey Sears, 72, was convicted and sentenced to 15 years in prison for defrauding a Montgomery County man of over $400,000 through a dating app romance scam. Sears posed as a CEO with fabricated credentials and convinced the victim, a federal employee, to let her invest his money, claiming she would place it in Goldman Sachs and Pfizer stocks, but instead spent the funds on casinos and a $55,000 vehicle. She was ordered to pay approximately $407,000 in restitution at $10,000 monthly after her release.