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‘I let my guard down’: How a fake 49er allegedly scammed women out of more than $1 million
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · As published by San Francisco Chronicle
· September 1, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The scam resulted in losses of over $1 million. A scammer allegedly posed as a member of the 49ers to deceive women.
A scammer allegedly posed as a member of the 49ers to deceive women. The scam resulted in losses of over $1 million.
The situation is described in an article that explores how the scammer operated. Further details about the scam and its victims are available from the source.
The article provides more information on the alleged scam and its impact on the women involved.
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Published: September 1, 2026 ·
Source: San Francisco Chronicle ·
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