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Two online impersonation cases have gained national attention after false claims involving professional football and medical education surfaced. One case has produced federal fraud charges, while the other centers on an influencer’s disputed academic identity.
Federal authorities accuse Daejon Labrayae Love of posing as a San Francisco 49ers player. Separately, Duke University says Angel Victoria Murdock never applied to or attended its Physician Assistant Program.
Fake 49ers Player Accused of $1.3 Million Fraud
Federal prosecutors say Love, 35, presented himself as a wealthy 49ers wide receiver or successful real estate investor. He allegedly used dating apps to contact women in California, Oregon, Washington and Idaho.
Love’s social media content included 49ers clothing, football imagery and expensive vehicles. His profile reportedly identified him as an undrafted NFL wide receiver.
However, representatives for the NFL and 49ers told investigators that Love had never worked for either organization.
Prosecutors allege Love used romantic relationships to promote nonexistent investments. He reportedly told women that the investments would help them build a future together.
Taylor Jamie Chan, 18, allegedly posed as Love’s financial adviser. Authorities say Chan participated in electronic conversations and three-way video calls displaying false investment gains.
Some victims were allegedly encouraged to obtain personal loans when they lacked money to invest. Prosecutors say identified victims received no returns or legitimate account information.
Financial records show approximately $1.3 million went to Love and Chan, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon. Investigators have identified 26 women and believe additional victims may exist.
Love and Chan were arrested Aug. 24 at Boise Airport in Idaho. Both face federal charges of wire fraud and conspiracy to commit wire fraud. The charges remain allegations, and both defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty.
Duke Disputes Influencer’s PA Program Claims
A separate controversy involves Murdock, a social media personality who appeared on Netflix’s “Temptation Island.”
Murdock reportedly spent nearly two years posting content about attending Duke University’s Physician Assistant Program. Her content included references to classes, clinical rotations and life as a PA student.
Questions emerged after people identifying themselves as members of Duke’s 2026 PA class said they did not recognize her. The concerns gained attention through Reddit and TikTok posts.
Murdock also reportedly posted graduation photographs outside Duke Chapel. Critics questioned the academic regalia shown in those images and noted that she did not appear in the program’s graduation materials.
Duke Health later provided a direct response.
“We can find no record of a student by the name of Angel Murdock having applied to or attended the Duke Physician Assistant Program,” the university told Inc..
Duke created the nation’s first physician assistant program in 1965. The accredited program prepares graduates to enter clinical practice and provide patient-centered care.
No criminal charges related to Murdock’s Duke claims had been announced as of Aug. 28. Published reports also have not established that she treated patients or worked as a licensed physician assistant.
Online Impersonation Cases Carry Different Consequences
The two cases involve very different allegations. Love and Chan face claims that their false identities supported a financial fraud. The Murdock controversy currently concerns unverified educational claims shared with an online audience.
Together, the cases show how photographs, uniforms, institutional branding and polished videos can create an appearance of credibility. Official rosters, university records and professional licensing databases remain important tools for verifying major claims.
Anyone who believes they encountered Love or Chan can contact the FBI through its online tip system or at 1-800-CALL-FBI.