Senior Scam Prevention and Fraud Resources in Arkansas

I. Overview: Arkansas’s Senior Population & Key Cities

State of Arkansas

As of 2024, Arkansas has a population of approximately 3.05 million, with over 540,000 residents aged 65 and older — making up around 17.7% of the state’s total population. Arkansas’s older adults are common targets for Medicare fraud, sweepstakes scams, romance hoaxes, imposter calls, and tech support schemes.

Many scammers target rural and suburban seniors who may live alone or have limited digital literacy. Awareness and access to trustworthy local and federal resources can prevent significant financial losses and emotional harm.

The state’s top three cities by size and elder scam reporting activity include:

  • Little Rock (approx. 200,000 people)
  • Fort Smith (approx. 90,000 people)
  • Fayetteville (approx. 100,000 people)

II. 2024 Victim Report: How Scammers Targeted Arkansas Seniors

In 2024, Arkansas had 1,063 victims aged 60+ who reported losses totaling $27,253,501.

Loss by Crime Type

Crime TypeLoss Amount
Investment$7,394,303
Tech Support$2,001,623
Government Impersonation$1,047,559
Romance$3,393,690

III. Emergency & Official Contacts

 Local Police Departments – Elder Fraud & Financial Crimes

1. Little Rock Police Department – Fraud Division

  • Phone: (501) 371-4605 (non-emergency)
  • Website: www.littlerock.gov
  • Ask for Financial Crimes or report elder-targeted scams.

2. Fort Smith Police Department – Criminal Investigations Division

  • Phone: (479) 709-5100 (non-emergency)
  • Website: www.fortsmithpd.org
  • Request assistance for financial fraud or suspected scam activity.

3. Fayetteville Police Department – Fraud Reporting

  • Phone: (479) 587-3555 (non-emergency)
  • Website: www.fayetteville-ar.gov
  • Contact for fraud or identity theft reports involving seniors.

 FBI & Federal Scam Reporting

FBI Little Rock Field Office

  • Phone: (501) 221-9100
  • Website: www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/littlerock

Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)

  • Website: www.ic3.gov
  • Use to report phishing, tech support scams, and financial fraud online.

 Arkansas Attorney General – Elder Fraud & Consumer Protection

Office of the Arkansas Attorney General – Public Protection Department

  • Consumer Protection Hotline: (800) 482-8982
  • Website: arkansasag.gov
  • Provides scam alerts, complaint forms, and elder-focused fraud support.

 Statewide Elder Services & Medicare Fraud Support

Arkansas Adult Protective Services (APS)

  • To report elder abuse or financial exploitation:
    Hotline: (800) 482-8049
  • Website: humanservices.arkansas.gov

Arkansas Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)

  • Phone: (866) 726-2916
  • Website: www.arlegalservices.org/smp
  • Assists with Medicare fraud, deceptive medical billing, and ID theft.

Arkansas Division of Aging, Adult & Behavioral Health Services (DAABHS)

  • Info Line: (501) 686-9164
  • Website: humanservices.arkansas.gov
  • Offers legal assistance, benefits guidance, caregiver support, and fraud prevention education.

 Don’t Fall for Fear. Pause and Verify.

  • Arkansas seniors lose millions of dollars every year to preventable scams, many go unreported due to shame or confusion.
  • Save and share these contacts with loved ones, caregivers, and local senior centers.
  • Visit our Education Center for common scam examples, red flags, and safe reporting instructions.
  • If it feels suspicious, stop and call someone you trust before you give information or money.
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