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Man pretended to be San Francisco 49ers player to swindle dozens of women out of more than $1 million: DOJ
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· August 29, 2026
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Key points He swindled them out of more than $1 million, according to the Department of Justice. A man allegedly posed as a player for the San Francisco 49ers to deceive dozens of women.
A man allegedly posed as a player for the San Francisco 49ers to deceive dozens of women. He swindled them out of more than $1 million, according to the Department of Justice.
The suspect used this false identity to manipulate his victims. Further details about the case are available from the source.
The Department of Justice reported on the incident, which was also covered by KTLA.
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Published: August 29, 2026 ·
Source: KTLA ·
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