Protecting Colorado Seniors from Tech Support Scams
In 2025, 475 Colorado seniors reported tech support scam complaints to the FBI, contributing to total elder fraud losses of $144.5 million statewide. Tech support scams are among the most common and devastating forms of fraud targeting older adults. This guide will help you recognize, avoid, and report tech support scams.
Why Colorado Seniors Are Especially Vulnerable
Colorado has unique characteristics that put its senior population at heightened risk:
- Wealthy retiree population: Colorado’s desirable retirement communities attract affluent seniors, making them prime targets for investment scams
- Mountain isolation: Seniors living in mountain towns and rural western Colorado face limited access to in-person services and tech support
- Rapid population growth: Colorado’s senior population is among the fastest-growing in the nation, outpacing fraud prevention resources
- Military and veterans: Colorado’s large military presence includes many retirees targeted by scammers impersonating VA and military benefits offices
- Active lifestyle assumptions: Colorado’s active, outdoors-oriented culture can create a false sense of security — seniors may feel “too savvy” to be scammed
5-Year Trend: Tech Support Scam Losses in Colorado (2021–2025)
| Year | Victims (60+) | Losses | YoY Change |
| 2021 | 318 | $4.2M | — |
| 2022 | 374 | $12.6M | +200% |
| 2023 | 404 | $12.4M | -2% |
| 2024 | 411 | $13.8M | +12% |
| 2025 | 475 | $14.5M | +5% |
| 5-Year Total | 1,982 | $57.5M | +246% |
Source: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Annual Reports, 2021–2025. Victims and losses for Colorado residents aged 60 and older.
Colorado ranks #20 nationally in tech support scam losses targeting seniors, with $14.5 million lost in 2025 across 475 reported victims. That represents 1.4% of all U.S. tech support scam losses against older adults. Year over year, losses changed +5% (national average: +5%). Over the full five-year period, tech support scam losses in Colorado grew +246%.
Complete guide: For detailed warning signs, protection strategies, and what to do if you’ve been targeted, read our comprehensive Tech Support Scam Prevention Guide. You can also take our free Online Training courses to test your knowledge.
Report Tech Support Scams in Colorado
- Office of the Colorado Attorney General: (720) 508-6000 | coag.gov
- FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov
- FBI IC3: ic3.gov
- Microsoft: microsoft.com/reportascam
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