Jefferson Parish Pair Arrested for $250K Identity Theft Targeting Titans QB Cam Ward

Tennessee Titans quarterback Cam Ward, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft, was targeted in a $250,000 identity theft scheme orchestrated by Albert Weber and Cyntrelle Lash of Jefferson Parish, Louisiana. The pair fraudulently obtained multiple high-interest loans in Ward's name by using false identities and even had Weber pose as Ward's father to sign notarized documents. The fraud extended to placing liens on the Ward family's fully paid Texas home, surprising both the family and the lending business, which was convinced by the prestige of its perceived client. Weber and Lash were arrested in May but have denied or not commented on the allegations, with their cases still open. This case highlights a growing trend of financial fraud targeting professional athletes as their earnings and endorsements increase. The investigation and arrests underscore the risks faced by high-profile sports figures from financial predators exploiting their visibility and contracts.