Imposter Steals Over $4 Million Using Packers Star's Identity

Green Bay Packers safety Xavier McKinney's name used in alleged loan fraud scheme

Mar. 29, 2026 at 7:19pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a stack of $100 bills lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.A stark, gritty close-up of the stolen funds at the center of an alleged identity theft scheme targeting a high-profile NFL player.Green Bay Today

An imposter has reportedly stolen over $4 million by posing as Green Bay Packers star safety Xavier McKinney and taking out a fraudulent loan. The FBI is investigating the incident, which occurred in 2024 when McKinney had just signed a lucrative contract extension with the Packers.

Why it matters

This case highlights the growing problem of identity theft and impersonation scams targeting high-profile athletes. It raises concerns about the security measures in place to verify the identities of those seeking large financial transactions, as well as the potential vulnerabilities of professional athletes to these types of crimes.

The details

According to reports, the imposter used McKinney's name to secure a $4.375 million loan from Aliya Sports Finance Fund in April 2024, shortly after the Packers player had signed a 4-year, $67 million contract extension. The loan broker, Sure Sports, is now being sued by the lender for alleged negligence in failing to properly verify the borrower's identity. The FBI is investigating the incident, though McKinney himself is not named as a party in the civil lawsuit.

  • On March 14, 2024, McKinney signed a 4-year, $67 million contract extension with the Green Bay Packers.
  • On April 2, 2024, the fraudulent $4.375 million loan was closed using McKinney's identity.
  • The civil lawsuit against the loan broker was filed a year ago, in 2025, and is set for trial on July 13, 2026.

The players

Xavier McKinney

A star safety for the Green Bay Packers who had his identity stolen in an alleged $4.375 million loan fraud scheme.

Aliya Sports Finance Fund

The lender that provided the fraudulent $4.375 million loan and is now suing the loan broker for negligence.

Sure Sports

The loan broker that introduced the imposter posing as Xavier McKinney to Aliya Sports Finance Fund and is being sued for failing to properly verify the borrower's identity.

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What they’re saying

“This story is not about Packers safety Xavier McKinney. It's about someone posing as McKinney to swindle $4.375 million from a lender, and the effort by the lender to get the money back from the broker who was duped.”

— Mike Florio, Reporter

What’s next

The civil lawsuit against the loan broker is set for trial on July 13, 2026, and the FBI's investigation into the identity theft and fraud is ongoing.

The takeaway

This case highlights the growing threat of identity theft and impersonation scams targeting high-profile athletes, raising concerns about the security measures in place to verify large financial transactions and the vulnerabilities of professional sports stars to these types of crimes.