US EditionSearch Warrant: Vikings Linebacker Dallas Turner Swindled Out of Nearly a Quarter of a Million Dollars
HENNEPIN COUNTY, MINNESOTA, JUL 8 – The fraud involved impersonation to steal $240,000 from Turner’s accounts, with less than $2,500 recovered and several suspects identified for charges, police said.
- Earlier this week, police revealed an affidavit showing Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner lost about $240,000 in a fraud scheme.
- Per the affidavit, a Feb. 19 impersonation call claimed identity misuse at an Arizona Chase branch, instructing transfers of two $120,000 payments to fraudulent LLCs.
- Records show Turner transferred $120,000 to two LLC accounts at Eagan, with less than $2,500 recovered, as police identify several suspects in the active investigation.
- According to police, multiple suspects have been identified and are progressing toward criminal charges as the case remains active.
- Looking ahead, the Minnesota Vikings will conduct three annual fraud prevention trainings and begin training camp on July 22 to enhance player security.
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The RecordVikings’ Dallas Turner scammed for $240K in alleged bank fraud scheme under police investigation
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Minnesota Vikings outside linebacker Dallas Turner was targeted in an alleged financial fraud scheme that cost him about $240,000, according to local authorities.
NFL first-round draft pick falls victim to cunning bank impersonation scam that cost him thousands
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner lost $240,000 in a scam when a caller impersonating a JPMorgan Chase banker convinced him to transfer money to stop a supposed theft.
Minnesota Vikings Linebacker Dallas Turner Caught Up In $240K Bank Fraud Scam
Second-year Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner allegedly lost $240,000 as part of a bank fraud scam, according to reports. Turner, the 17th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, fell victim to a phone scam where the perpetrator impersonated a banker at JPMorgan Chase. Paul Walsh of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports that on Feb. 19, Turner received a call “from an individual impersonating a JP Morgan Chase banker. The caller claimed someon…
NFL Player Claims He Was Scammed Out Of $240,000
Former NFL RB Sentenced To Life In Prison At 33 (1:04) Even those who are the best in the world at they do can get got.In an era where internet scamming and identity theft crimes are at an all-time high, Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner also fell victim to a scheme that robbed him of nearly a quarter of a million dollars earlier this year.Per the Star Tribune, Turner reportedly wired $240,000 to grifters who posed as representatives of his bank.…
Vikings 1st Round Pick Suffers Brutal Loss In Fraud Scheme
The Minnesota Vikings‘ pass rushing capabilities may be looking about as good as they’ve been in a long time, but one edge rusher has suffered a brutal misfortune. Second year pro, Dallas Turner, who was selected with the 17th pick in 2024 NFL Draft, has been the victim of a very unfortunate case of fraud, and per police reports, via the Minnesota Star Tribune, has been scammed out of $240,000. #Vikings DE Dallas Turner was scammed out of $240K…
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