Vikings' Dallas Turner Facing Harsh Feedback After Being Victim to $240K Scam
After a quiet rookie season, Minnesota Vikings first-rounder Dallas Turner has made a name for himself in all the wrong ways before a hopeful breakout second season.
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Turner made headlines on Tuesday, July 9, when the Minnesota Star Tribune broke news that the 22-year-old was a victim of a $240,000 banking fraud scheme. Turner provided a fraudster, impersonating a JP Morgan Chase banker, with a pair of $120,000 wire transfers after the fraudster told Turner someone had tried to impersonate him at a branch in Arizona.
The news spread like wildfire on social media, leading to many fans who had not heard much of the 2024 No. 17 overall pick so far in his career to associate him only with being a victim of fraud and not his prospects on the field.
Minnesota Vikings linebacker Dallas Turner (15) warms up during practice at Vikings training camp in Eagan, MN.Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
"Oh man...that's a rookie move," one fan wrote in response to a post on X (formerly Twitter) that garnered over 300,000 views and hundreds of comments.
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"I thought this only happened to old dudes," a second fan said.
While it was an honest mistake by Turner, it has called into question his learning capabilities, considering the Vikings offer three trainings on fraud prevention annually, according to the Star Tribune.
"We drafted him for his play not his brains man (holy [expletive] Dallas we gotta be better man)," one fan added.
While police have identified several suspects and are pursuing charges, the best step forward for Turner is to make everyone forget about the incident by putting his best foot forward on the field.
Behind Pro Bowl duo Andrew Van Ginkel and Jonathan Greenard, Turner figures to play a rotational role this season as the No. 3 outside linebacker on the depth chart.
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This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jul 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
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