Vikings' Dallas Turner Scammed Out of $240,000

Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner, the team's 2024 first-round draft pick, lost $240,000 in a sophisticated bank fraud scheme after being deceived by scammers impersonating JPMorgan Chase representatives. On February 19, Turner made two $120,000 wire transfers to business accounts, following instructions from the fraudsters who claimed his identity was being misused at a Chase branch in Arizona. Turner realized the scam after concerns were raised by his family and reported the incident with his attorney to police in April. The investigation has identified multiple suspects and is considering potential criminal charges, with authorities probing whether the scammers had insider assistance and asking JPMorgan Chase to examine possible employee involvement. So far, approximately $2,500 of the stolen funds has been recovered. Turner remains focused on his NFL career as the inquiry continues.