Fraud continues to threaten families across the country, and here in Arkansas, the impact is real.
According to the Federal Trade Commission, consumers in Arkansas reported $65.8M stolen by fraud in the first three quarters of 2025, with imposters scams far and away the most prevalent.
In response, AARP is taking action this April during Fraud Prevention Month, bringing free in-person and virtual events, workshops, and fraud-prevention resources directly to communities across Arkansas.
Free Local Events in Arkansas
Coffee & Conversations about Fighting Fraud
Enjoy coffee and pastries while discussing recent fraud schemes. Participants will receive practical advice on effectively safeguarding themselves.
Date: Tuesday, April 14
Time: 10-11 a.m.
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Scam Jam in the Delta – West Memphis
Join us for an evening of dinner, music, and discussion about scams and fraud affecting…
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THE TD BANK INSIDER “BRIBE-FOR-DATA” SCHEME (USA)
Date: February 17, 2026 Perpetrator: Edward Low (Former Bank Employee)
Case Description: In a high-profile case of “Insider Threat,” Edward Low, a former employee of TD Bank in New York, pleaded guilty in a New Jersey federal court to accepting bribes in exchange for confidential customer data. Between 2021 and 2022, Low leveraged his internal access to harvest the personal details of high-balance account holders. He then sold this “hot data” to external fraud syndicates for as little as $26,700 in personal kickbacks.
The external fraudsters used the information Low provided to conduct “Account Takeovers” (ATO), creating fraudulent checks and falsifying bank records to drain over $500,000 from unsuspecting customers. Low even went as far as helping co-conspirators open shell company accounts at a second financial institution where he was later employed. He now faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in prison. This case has sent shockwaves through the global banking sector, highlighting that even the most robust external firewalls cannot protect against a “rogue insider” with administrative credentials.
Link to Original: US Dept of Justice – TD Bank Insider Plea