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Man accused of posing as San Francisco 49er to scam women out of $1.3M: DOJ
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · Byline on the source page: Andrew Fortin-Caldera , as published by KTVU FOX 2 News
· August 28, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points Multiple victims were affected, with at least 26 people targeted. A significant amount of money was stolen from numerous individuals.
A significant amount of money was stolen from numerous individuals. The total loss is approximately $1.3 million. Multiple victims were affected, with at least 26 people targeted.
The alleged scam involved a man posing as a football player. Further details about the incident are available from the source.
The victims were from several states, including Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and California. The full extent of the scam and the investigation are outlined in the original report.
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Published: August 28, 2026 ·
Source: KTVU FOX 2 News ·
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