Senior Scam Prevention and Fraud Resources in New Hampshire
I. Overview: New Hampshire’s Senior Population and Key Cities
As of 2024, New Hampshire has a population of approximately 1.4 million, with over 280,000 residents aged 65 and older, making up about 20% of the state’s population. This places New Hampshire among the top ten U.S. states by proportion of older adults.
Seniors in New Hampshire are frequently targeted by scams involving Medicare fraud, imposter calls, romance and tech support fraud, fake prize schemes, and Social Security impersonation. Many older adults live independently or in rural areas, making scam awareness and access to trustworthy reporting resources especially critical.
The top cities with significant senior populations and scam reporting activity are:
- Manchester (approx. 116,000 people)
- Nashua (approx. 91,000 people)
- Concord (approx. 45,000 people)
II. 2024 Victim Report: How Scammers Targeted New Hampshire’s Seniors
In 2024, New Hampshire had 633 victims aged 60+ who reported losses totaling $15,840,854.
Loss by Crime Type
| Crime Type | Loss Amount |
| Investment | $5,893,104 |
| Tech Support | $4,521,639 |
| Government Impersonation | $1,533,153 |
| Romance | $1,623,319 |
III. Emergency and Official Contacts
Local Police Departments – Elder Fraud and Financial Crimes
1. Manchester Police Department – Investigative Division
- Phone: (603) 668-8711 (non-emergency)
- Website: www.manchesternh.gov
- Contact for fraud, identity theft, or suspected elder scams.
2. Nashua Police Department – Criminal Investigations
- Phone: (603) 594-3500 (non-emergency)
- Website: www.nashuapd.com
- Ask for assistance with elder fraud or scam-related complaints.
3. Concord Police Department – General Inquiries
- Phone: (603) 225-8600 (non-emergency)
- Website: www.concordnh.gov
- Request help with suspicious calls, emails, or financial abuse.
FBI and Federal Scam Reporting
FBI Boston Field Office (serving New Hampshire)
- Phone: (857) 386-2000
- Website: www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/boston
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
- Website: www.ic3.gov
- Use to report phishing, online scams, tech support fraud, and elder-targeted digital crimes.
New Hampshire Attorney General – Elder Fraud and Consumer Protection
New Hampshire Department of Justice – Consumer Protection and Elder Abuse Unit
- Consumer Protection Hotline: (888) 468-4454
- Elder Abuse Hotline: (800) 949-0470
- Website: www.doj.nh.gov
- Provides complaint forms, scam alerts, and fraud recovery guidance.
Statewide Elder Services and Medicare Fraud Support
New Hampshire Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services (BEAS)
- APS Reporting Line: (800) 949-0470
- Website: www.dhhs.nh.gov
- Investigates elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.
New Hampshire Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
- Phone: (866) 634-9412
- Website: www.servicelink.nh.gov
- Helps detect Medicare fraud, prevent billing scams, and protect identities.
ServiceLink Aging and Disability Resource Centers
- Toll-Free Info Line: (866) 634-9412
- Website: www.servicelink.nh.gov
- Connects older adults to legal help, fraud education, and support services across the state.
Stay Alert. Protect Each Other.
- New Hampshire seniors lose millions of dollars annually to scams. Early reporting can prevent further harm.
- Share these resources with family, caregivers, and community centers.
- Visit our Education Center for common scam types, red flags, and how to report fraud safely.
- If something doesn’t feel right, pause and verify , your instincts matter. Help is available.
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