Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner was the victim of a bank fraud scheme that cost him $240,000, according to a police investigation.
A search warrant obtained by USA TODAY from Eagan Police Department details that Turner had received a phone call on Feb. 19 from ‘an individual impersonating a JPMorgan Chase banker. The caller claimed someone was attempting to impersonate [Turner] at a Chase Bank branch in Arizona and presented two copies of ID to execute a wire transfer.’
Turner was advised by the caller to transfer the money into two separate business accounts to prevent the theft, which he did later that afternoon at two different Chase Bank branches.
Records show that the Vikings linebacker transferred $120,000 to ‘Island Vibes Food Truck LLC’ at a Chase in Eagan, Minnesota and another $120,000 to ‘CNL FL LLC’ from a location in West St. Paul.
Turner began to suspect he was a victim of a scam after speaking with a family member.
Police say they have identified several suspects and are moving towards bringing charges. As for Turner’s money, they have recovered $2,457.17, per the warrant.
Investigators have also questioned if JPMorgan Chase has been able to determine how the fraudsters were able to obtain the necessary sensitive information to pull off such an act. Police also questioned if any bank employees played a role in the scheme.
There has been no comment from the Vikings, Turner or his attorney at this time.
Turner is entering his second season in the NFL after posting three sacks and an interception in 16 games during his rookie year. Taken with the 17th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, Turner inked a four-year, $15.7 million deal that is fully guaranteed with Minnesota.
The 22-year-old is hoping to play a bigger role for the Vikings in 2025 after spending the 2024 season behind Andrew Van Ginkel and Jonathan Greenard on the depth chart.
Defensive coordinator Brian Flores previously called it a learning year for Turner, who has now learned some lessons on and off the field.