Senior Scam Prevention & Fraud Resources in Nevada
I. Overview: Nevada’s Senior Population & Key Cities
As of 2024, Nevada’s population is approximately 3.2 million, with over 620,000 residents aged 65 and older — representing nearly 19.4% of the total population. Nevada has one of the highest senior population percentages in the western U.S., driven by retirement migration and aging baby boomers. This makes older Nevadans especially vulnerable to a wide range of cyber-enabled scams, including Medicare fraud, tech support hoaxes, and financial phishing schemes.
The state’s three largest cities — where seniors are highly concentrated and scams frequently reported — are:
- Las Vegas (approx. 660,000 people)
- Henderson (approx. 340,000 people)
- Reno (approx. 270,000 people)
These areas see high volumes of fraud complaints targeting older adults, including phone impersonators, sweepstakes scams, and online extortion. Community awareness and direct access to official reporting channels are essential to keep seniors safe.
II. 2024 Victim Report: How Scammers Targeted Nevada’s Seniors
In 2024, Nevada had 2,299 victims aged 60+ who reported losses totaling $81,400,930.
Loss by Crime Type
| Crime Type | Loss Amount |
| Investment | $40,970,849 |
| Tech Support | $10,885,673 |
| Government Impersonation | $6,909,685 |
| Romance | $5,943,700 |
III. Emergency & Official Contacts
Local Police Departments – Financial Crimes & Elder Support
1. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) – Fraud Detail
- Phone: (702) 828-3111 (non-emergency)
- Website: www.lvmpd.com
- Tip: Ask for Financial Crimes Section to report elder-targeted fraud.
2. Henderson Police Department – Investigations Division
- Phone: (702) 267-5000 (non-emergency)
- Website: www.cityofhenderson.com
- Ask to be directed to financial or senior services-related fraud reports.
3. Reno Police Department – Economic Crimes Unit
- Phone: (775) 334-2121 (non-emergency)
- Website: www.reno.gov
- Request to file an elder fraud report or financial exploitation case.
FBI & Federal Reporting Tools
FBI Las Vegas Field Office
- Phone: (702) 385-1281
- Website: www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/lasvegas
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
- Website: www.ic3.gov
- File reports for scams, identity theft, romance fraud, and online investment schemes.
Nevada Attorney General – Elder Fraud & Abuse
Nevada Attorney General’s Office – Senior Protection Unit
- Elder Protection Hotline: (888) 434-9989
- General Consumer Hotline: (702) 486-3132
- Website: ag.nv.gov
- Investigates senior fraud, abuse, and scams statewide, and provides referrals to local support.
Statewide Elder Protection & Medicare Fraud Support
Nevada Adult Protective Services (APS)
- To report elder abuse or financial exploitation:
24/7 Hotline: (888) 729-0571 - Website: adsd.nv.gov
Nevada Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
- Phone: (888) 838-7305
- Website: www.nevadaadrc.com
- Assists with detecting Medicare fraud, identity theft, and healthcare billing scams.
Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD)
- Info Line: (775) 687-4210
- Website: adsd.nv.gov
- Connects seniors with legal aid, APS, senior centers, and financial protection programs.
Act Early. Report Confidently.
- Nevada seniors lose millions annually to scams — many preventable through awareness and early reporting.
- Save these contact numbers, and don’t hesitate to share them with caregivers or neighbors.
- Visit our Education Center to learn the signs of a scam and how to take action.
- If you feel something is wrong, trust your instincts — and report it.
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