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Business · Personal finance · published 2026-09-05 · via Fortune

Federal agents charge alleged con artist who impersonated a football pro to swindle investors

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Federal prosecutors have charged two individuals with wire fraud for allegedly posing as NFL players to lure women into fraudulent investment schemes. The suspects reportedly used dating apps and social media to build trust before steering victims toward nonexistent opportunities. One defendant is accused of making $1.3 million before his arrest.

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This summary is AI-generated and original to Mobble; the linked article is the authoritative source. Original headline: “Men are larp-ing as NFL players to score dates and cash—one made $1.3 million before the FBI arrested him.” Browse more stories.