Netflix Announces 'Untold' Documentary Covering Daejon Love Alleged Scam
Streaming giant Netflix has officially confirmed a new installment of its sports documentary series 'Untold,' focusing on the alleged scams of Daejon Love. According to reporting by theGrio, the film titled 'Untold: Wide Deceiver' will examine how Love allegedly used a fabricated NFL career and luxury lifestyle to target multiple women before his arrest on federal wire fraud charges.
Netflix has confirmed plans to feature the story of Daejon Love in an upcoming installment of its 'Untold' sports documentary series, according to reporting by theGrio. The project, titled 'Untold: Wide Deceiver,' will explore the web of claims built by Love, who gained viral notoriety after falsely asserting that he was a wide receiver for the San Francisco 49ers. Netflix confirmed the upcoming release to The Hollywood Reporter, as reported by theGrio.
The upcoming documentary aims to look beyond the social media memes and sports parodies that initially surrounded Love's viral footprint. According to theGrio, the feature will incorporate firsthand accounts from individuals affected by Love's actions, highlighting allegations that are significantly darker than the online commentary suggested. Beyond his claims of playing in the NFL, Love allegedly claimed to own a Gucci store located at Saks Fifth Avenue, asserted he was born in Switzerland, and claimed ownership of several other commercial enterprises.
Love's online persona relied heavily on public displays of athletic training, often sharing videos online where he appeared shirtless running football routes and catching passes. According to reports cited by theGrio, a San Francisco 49ers helmet was frequently positioned near him during these recorded sessions. Love even claimed that the NFL franchise sent him a custom birthday cake featuring a fake number seven jersey. His digital presence grew so convincing that even search engines like Google briefly listed him as an official member of the San Francisco 49ers roster.
The illusion began to unravel when avid sports fans and active NFL players began pointing out glaring inconsistencies in Love's background, confirming that he had never been signed to an actual NFL team or listed on an official league roster. The situation escalated legally in late August when law enforcement authorities arrested Love on federal wire fraud charges. According to reporting by theGrio, the arrest followed complaints filed by a group of women who identified themselves as victims of schemes conducted by Love and an associate. Reports indicate that as many as 26 women were allegedly targeted through his fabricated persona.
While Netflix has not yet announced a director for 'Untold: Wide Deceiver,' the project joins a lineup of investigative sports documentaries under the 'Untold' banner. Previous entries in the franchise have explored high-profile sports controversies, including the death of former NFL quarterback Steve McNair and the 'Jailblazer' era of the Portland Trail Blazers. Kulture Newz has not independently confirmed the official release date for the project, and updates will follow as Netflix releases further details.