Sep 18, 2026 · 9 min · 7 segments
Every single day, someone falls for a new scam. From fake emails to romance scams, it’s getting harder to stay safe on these internet streets. But what happens when the scam is so far-fetched that you…
If you haven't heard the story of a man posing as a 49ers wide receiver who has recently been arrested and charged with federal wire fraud, where have you been? We've seen the slew of videos that he sent to women flexing about his extravagant lifestyle, the scripted signing of his lucrative football contract, and the elaborate web of lies he wove to steal over $1.3 million.
Looking at the evidence, a lot of people are baffled by how the victims believed him enough to send him thousands of dollars, but it's actually easier to get scammed than you realize.
All it takes is for you to believe in whatever the scammer is saying through persuasion, false urgency, or perceived expertise.
If you don't do your due diligence by researching, you'll ultimately fall for anything.
Scammers have started using AI to alter photos and videos to build credibility and create fake documents that look authentic.
The vast majority of people can't identify a real NFL contract unless they've actually seen and signed one.
Dajon's hype video of him signing a piece of paper in a hotel room doesn't validate his claims since there's no way to zoom in, read the verbiage, and fact check it.
In an effort to look more legit, he carried a 49ers helmet around and filmed fake workouts that have since been criticized for the sloppy footwork and silliness.
Those who know Ball knew those workouts were ridiculous and nowhere near what a real NFL player would do.
If you haven't heard the story of a man posing as a 49ers wide receiver who has recently been arrested and charged with federal wire fraud, where have you been? We've seen the slew of videos that he sent to women flexing about his extravagant lifestyle, the scripted signing of his lucrative football contract, and the elaborate web of lies he wove to steal over $1.3 million.
Looking at the evidence, a lot of people are baffled by how the victims believed him enough to send him thousands of dollars, but it's actually easier to get scammed than you realize.
All it takes is for you to believe in whatever the scammer is saying through persuasion, false urgency, or perceived expertise.
If you don't do your due diligence by researching, you'll ultimately fall for anything.
Scammers have started using AI to alter photos and videos to build credibility and create fake documents that look authentic.
The vast majority of people can't identify a real NFL contract unless they've actually seen and signed one.
Dajon's hype video of him signing a piece of paper in a hotel room doesn't validate his claims since there's no way to zoom in, read the verbiage, and fact check it.
In an effort to look more legit, he carried a 49ers helmet around and filmed fake workouts that have since been criticized for the sloppy footwork and silliness.
Those who know Ball knew those workouts were ridiculous and nowhere near what a real NFL player would do.
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