The Minnesota Vikings are gearing up for a new era under quarterback JJ McCarthy, following the departure of Kirk Cousins to the Atlanta Falcons and then Sam Darnold to the Seattle Seahawks.
Luckily for McCarthy, the Vikings and defensive coordinator Brian Flores have one of the most game-changing defenses in the league. Unfortunately, one of the key members of that defense is currently going through a rough time off the field, per one prominent league insider.
“Vikings DE Dallas Turner was scammed out of $240K after someone impersonating a Chase Bank rep told him his identity was being used at a branch in Arizona, per (The Minnesota Star Tribune). He wired two $120K transfers to “secure” accounts — only later realizing it was a scam. Police have identified suspects and are moving toward charges,” reported Ari Meirov on Wednesday.
Fans reacted to the news on social media.
“They tried to do this to me! It wasn’t until they told me I had to Zelle them the exact amount that was stolen so they could “reprocess” the transaction that I was like ummm…no,” one fan wrote on Twitter.
“Never respond to someone calling you. Always initiate the call to the bank if you’re concerned about anything,” one fan advised.
“we drafted him for his play not his brains man,” one Vikings fans added.
Hopefully, Turner is able to have his funds returned.