AARP, BECU, and the AARP Fraud Watch Network invite you to take a simple step to protect yourself from identity theft. Join us for a free document shredding and eCycle event in your community on April 18.
Events will be held in Everett, Federal Way, Tukwila, and Bellingham. All locations will operate from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., with shredding available until the trucks are full.
We’ll also be collecting cash, nonperishable food, clothing, and small household items to support local nonprofit organizations serving your neighborhood.
Event Highlights
- Free shredding: Bring up to three grocery bags or two banker boxes of sensitive documents for secure shredding at no cost.
- eCycle responsibly: Safely recycle old TVs, desktop computers, monitors, laptops, and cellphones. A small recycling fee may apply to certain items, including printers and VCRs.
- Give back locally: Donate cash, food, clothing,…
CLICK HERE to read the FULL Fight Fraud – Shred It! – AARP article.
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