Federal prosecutors allege two men run a multistate scheme in which they pose as a San Francisco 49ers wide receiver and as an adviser tied to the team. Prosecutors say the pair used the impersonation to contact women and persuade at least 26 victims to send money, totaling about $1.3 million.
According to federal authorities cited by both outlets, the scam involves targeting women across multiple states and using the image of the alleged 49ers figure to build credibility and pressure victims into paying. The New York Post and the Los Angeles Times both report the same core figures: two accused men, impersonation of a 49ers player-adviser persona, at least 26 victims, and approximately $1.3 million in stolen funds, with the case linked to the FBI. The LA Times includes a quoted denial from a defendant, while the New York Post focuses more directly on the alleged impersonation and the total amount taken.
Both reports describe the allegations as part of a federal case. No outcome of the charges is stated in the provided summaries.
