Senior Scam Prevention and Fraud Resources in Alaska
I. Overview: Alaska’s Senior Population and Key Cities
As of 2024, Alaska has a population of approximately 733,000, with over 120,000 residents aged 65 and older, making up about 16.4% of the state’s population. While Alaska has one of the smallest total populations among U.S. states, its senior population is growing steadily , particularly in Anchorage and other urban centers.
Scammers often target Alaskan seniors through government impersonation (e.g., IRS or Social Security), online romance and investment scams, sweepstakes fraud, and phishing schemes. Rural isolation, spotty internet access, and long travel distances can make it harder to report or recover from scams , making awareness and quick reporting even more vital.
The top three cities with significant senior populations and most scam reports are:
- Anchorage (approx. 287,000 people)
- Fairbanks (approx. 32,000 people)
- Juneau (approx. 32,000 people)
II. 2024 Victim Report: How Scammers Targeted Alaska Seniors
In 2024, Alaska had 466 victims aged 60+ who reported losses totaling $8,173,395.
Loss by Crime Type
| Crime Type | Loss Amount |
| Investment | $1,702,443 |
| Tech Support | $3,036,319 |
| Government Impersonation | $748,439 |
| Romance | $302,660 |
II. Emergency and Official Contacts
Local Police Departments – Elder Fraud and Financial Crimes
1. Anchorage Police Department – Financial Crimes Unit
- Phone: (907) 786-8900 (non-emergency)
- Website: www.muni.org/departments/police
- Contact to report elder fraud, tech support scams, and suspicious financial activity.
2. Fairbanks Police Department – Investigations
- Phone: (907) 450-6500 (non-emergency)
- Website: www.fairbanksalaska.us/police
- Handles fraud reports and elder exploitation cases.
3. Juneau Police Department – Community Services
- Phone: (907) 586-0600 (non-emergency)
- Website: juneau.org/police
- For reports of identity theft, phone scams, or online fraud targeting seniors.
FBI and Federal Scam Reporting
FBI Anchorage Field Office
- Phone: (907) 276-4441
- Website: www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/anchorage
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
- Website: www.ic3.gov
- Use to report phishing, tech support scams, romance fraud, and online threats.
Alaska Attorney General – Consumer Protection and Elder Fraud
Alaska Department of Law – Consumer Protection Unit
- Consumer Hotline: (888) 576-2529
- Website: law.alaska.gov
- Investigates financial scams and elder-targeted fraud across the state.
Statewide Elder Services and Medicare Fraud Support
Alaska Adult Protective Services (APS)
- APS Hotline: (800) 478-9996 (24/7)
- Website: health.alaska.gov
- Investigates elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.
Alaska Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
- Phone: (800) 478-6065
- Website: ltcombudsman.org/smp
- Helps detect and report Medicare fraud, billing scams, and identity theft.
Alaska Commission on Aging
- Phone: (907) 465-3250
- Website: dhss.alaska.gov
- Provides statewide leadership on elder rights, protections, and education.
Alaska Long-Term Care Ombudsman
- Phone: (800) 730-6393
- Website: ltcombudsman.org
- Offers advocacy and protection services for older adults in care facilities.
Stay Vigilant. Share and Report Early.
- Alaskan seniors lose millions of dollars each year to avoidable scams.
- Take time to verify unexpected calls, emails, or offers, especially those requesting money, gift cards, or personal information.
- Visit our Education Center for red flags, safe response tips, and downloadable resources.
- When in doubt, pause and ask for help. You’re not alone , protection starts with connection.
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