Crime
Retired NFL Player Buster Skrine Accused Of Fraud Scheme Using Women On Dating Sites To Fund Lavish Lifestyle
Retired NFL player Darryl “Buster” Skrine is facing fraud charges in Georgia for allegedly financially exploiting women he targeted through dating apps, police said.
the Roswell Police Department on Wednesday announced Skrine’s arrest on 18 charges related to a financial fraud scheme, and said he is wanted in Canada on similar charges. The Roswell investigation began in July when a victim reported being “financially exploited” by Skrine.
Investigators then learned that Skrine allegedly targeted women on dating apps, and after gaining their trust, gave a “fictitious story about his financial troubles,” asking them for money. He allegedly promised to repay the women from his NFL annuity. Skrine allegedly used the women’s money to keep up a “lavish lifestyle,” including travel, Airbnbs and gift cards.
Roswell police said detectives have so far identified three victims — in Wisconsin, North Carolina, and New York — with a combined financial loss of around $300,000, but they believe there are additional victims throughout the United States.
Police executed search and arrest warrants at a Roswell home associated with Skrine on Wednesday. He was arrested for 18 charges including multiple counts of deposit account fraud, identity fraud, financial transaction card fraud, theft by taking, and criminal attempt to commit theft.
According to police, Skrine is also wanted by Canada’s Durham Regional Police Service following a 2023 arrest for check fraud of over $100,000. He was granted bail in 2024 and placed on GPS monitoring, but removed his tracker and returned to the U.S.
Roswell police said its detectives are working with Canadian authorities “to ensure Skrine answers for all of his charges in both countries.”
Police are asking anyone with information about the case, or who believes they may be a victim to contact Detective Fields at nfields@roswellgov.com or 770-640-4455 or submit an anonymous tip through Crime Stoppers Atlanta at 404-577-TIPS(8477) or online at www.StopCrimeATL.org.
