NFL Star McKinney Scammed for $4.375M, Lender Sues Broker

0:00On March 29th, someone tried to impersonate Green Bay Packer's safety, Xavier McKinney, to snag a $4,375,000 loan. The scam got shut down, but now the lender, Alia Sports Finance Fund, is suing the broker sure sports for not checking things properly. This all came to light through recent reporting, but the lawsuit was actually filed a year ago in Florida. Both companies are based there, and the trial kicks off July 13, 2026. The broker pocketed $87,500 for making the intro. Fans and folks are scratching their heads, wondering why McKinney, fresh off a $4,67 million deal, with a $23 million. Dollar signing bonus on March 14, 2024, would need that cash just weeks later on April 2. It makes no sense for a guy who just hit the jackpot in free agency. The fake McKinney hasn't been named, and details on how they pulled it off are thin, but clearly they had some personal info.

1:00This isn't McKinney's first running with crooks. He got targeted before, and a fraud scheme hitting NFL and NBA stars. McKinney might face headaches with his credit or identity now, so locking down that info tight is key. Keep an eye on how this plays out for him and the league. You've been listening to NFL News today, AI-powered football coverage.