Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner fell victim to a bank fraud scheme, losing $240,000, according to a Twin Cities police investigation.
As detailed in an affidavit obtained by The Minnesota Star Tribune, Turner received a phone call in February from someone posing as a JPMorgan Chase representative. The caller claimed that a fraudulent attempt was being made in Arizona to impersonate Turner and access his funds. To prevent the supposed theft, the scammer instructed him to transfer $120,000 to two separate business accounts — which Turner did.
Authorities have since secured a search warrant to review financial records from the Eagan, Minnesota, bank Turner used for the transfers. Police Sergeant Rich Evans confirmed that investigators have “identified several suspects” and managed to recover about $2,500 of the stolen funds.
Turner, a first-round pick (17th overall) in the 2024 NFL Draft, recorded 20 total tackles, three sacks, and one interception during his rookie season.
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