Senior Scam Prevention & Fraud Resources in Missouri
I. Overview: Missouri’s Senior Population & Key Cities
As of 2024, Missouri has an estimated population of 6.2 million, with approximately 1.2 million residents aged 65 and older, accounting for 19.4% of the state’s total population. With an aging population and a growing number of tech-enabled scams, Missouri seniors are increasingly targeted by financial fraud, phishing emails, romance scams, Medicare deceptions, and tech support impersonation schemes.
The largest cities in Missouri — home to many older adults and consistently high volumes of fraud reports — are:
- Kansas City (approx. 510,000 people)
- St. Louis (approx. 290,000 people)
- Springfield (approx. 170,000 people)
These communities have robust senior populations and face frequent scam attempts. Awareness, quick reporting, and accessible protective services are essential for reducing the risk.
II. 2024 Victim Report: How Scammers Targeted Missouri’s Seniors
In 2024, Missouri had 2,199 victims aged 60+ who reported losses totaling $63,530,750.
Loss by Crime Type
| Crime Type | Loss Amount |
| Investment | $18,294,933 |
| Tech Support | $14,117,451 |
| Government Impersonation | $4,366,024 |
| Romance | $9,670,487 |
III. Emergency & Official Contacts
Local Police Departments – Elder Fraud & Financial Crimes
1. Kansas City Police Department – Economic Crimes Unit
- Phone: (816) 234-5000 (non-emergency)
- Website: www.kcpd.org
- Tip: Ask for Economic Crimes or Fraud Investigation Unit.
2. St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department – Financial Crimes Section
- Phone: (314) 231-1212 (non-emergency)
- Website: www.slmpd.org
- Request to file an elder fraud or exploitation report.
3. Springfield Police Department – Investigations & Community Services
- Phone: (417) 864-1810 (non-emergency)
- Website: www.springfieldmo.gov
- Ask to speak with someone in fraud investigations or community elder safety.
FBI & Federal Scam Reporting
FBI Kansas City Field Office (covers all of Missouri)
- Phone: (816) 512-8200
- Website: www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/kansascity
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
- Website: www.ic3.gov
- Use to report online scams, phishing, impersonation, and financial fraud targeting older adults.
Missouri Attorney General – Elder Fraud & Consumer Protection
Office of the Missouri Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division
- Consumer Protection Hotline: (800) 392-8222
- Website: www.ago.mo.gov
- Handles fraud complaints, scam alerts, and resources to help seniors protect themselves and recover from scams.
Statewide Elder Support & Medicare Fraud Assistance
Missouri Adult Protective Services (APS)
- APS 24/7 Hotline: (800) 392-0210
- Website: health.mo.gov
- Use to report abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of seniors.
Missouri Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
- Phone: (888) 515-6565
- Website: www.missourismp.org
- Helps identify and stop Medicare fraud, billing scams, and health insurance deception.
Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services – Division of Senior & Disability Services
- Aging Services Line: (573) 751-4842
- Website: health.mo.gov/seniors
- Connects older Missourians to local programs, legal aid, and financial protection services.
Be Proactive. Stay Safe. Speak Up.
- Missouri seniors lose millions of dollars annually to scams — most of which can be prevented by quick reporting and community awareness.
- Share these official contacts with family, caregivers, and neighbors.
- Visit our Education Center to learn how to recognize, avoid, and respond to fraud attempts.
- If something feels suspicious, don’t wait. Trust your gut — and report it.
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