Woman says she reported alleged 49ers impersonator to team in December - ESPN

A woman who says she is a victim in the FBI's fraud case against Daejon Love, a man who is accused of impersonating a San Francisco 49ers player, told ESPN on Tuesday that she submitted a complaint about him via the team's website in December, eight months before he was arrested.

Gwen Herndon said she sent a «complaint/concern» form submission to the Niners on Dec. 20, 2025. According to her message, which was reviewed by ESPN, Herndon wrote that «there is a federal investigation surrounding a man pretending to be a 49ers player,» naming Love, and saying he stole money from women and that «he is severely damaging the reputation of your team.»

«I wanted you to be aware of the situation and hopefully proactive in denouncing his involvement on your team,» she wrote in the message.

In the email exchange provided by Herndon, she received a response from a general Levi's Stadium guest services account a week later on Dec. 27, 2025.

«We take reports of individuals misrepresenting themselves as members of the San Francisco 49ers very seriously,» the response said. «For safety and legal reasons, the team cannot comment on ongoing investigations or specific individuals. However, we appreciate you bringing this to our attention and encouraging proactive measures to protect the integrity of the organization.

»If you have information that could assist law enforcement or legal authorities, we encourage you to contact the appropriate agencies directly. Our internal team will also monitor any instances of impersonation and take action as appropriate to protect fans and the team's reputation. Thank you again for your vigilance and concern for the Niners community," the email said.

Herndon said she had no further contact with the 49ers