Protecting Kansas Seniors from Tech Support Scams
In 2025, 175 Kansas seniors reported tech support scam complaints to the FBI, contributing to total elder fraud losses of $55.7 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 Kansas Seniors Are Especially Vulnerable
Kansas has unique characteristics that put its senior population at heightened risk:
- Rural state: Kansas is among the most rural states in the nation, with many seniors living in isolated communities far from tech support and consumer protection offices
- Agricultural wealth: Kansas seniors with farming and ranching assets are targeted by scammers pushing fake commodity investments and land deals
- Military retirees: Fort Riley and McConnell Air Force Base bring military retirees who are targeted by scammers impersonating VA and military benefits offices
- Trust culture: Kansas’s friendly Midwestern culture makes seniors more likely to trust callers who sound helpful and official
- Limited broadband: Western Kansas in particular lacks reliable internet infrastructure, meaning seniors may be less aware of online scam tactics
5-Year Trend: Tech Support Scam Losses in Kansas (2021–2025)
| Year | Victims (60+) | Losses | YoY Change |
| 2021 | 112 | $1.5M | — |
| 2022 | 94 | $1.7M | +14% |
| 2023 | 126 | $1.7M | -1% |
| 2024 | 135 | $2.2M | +26% |
| 2025 | 175 | $4.1M | +92% |
| 5-Year Total | 642 | $11.2M | +174% |
Source: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Annual Reports, 2021–2025. Victims and losses for Kansas residents aged 60 and older.
Kansas ranks #39 nationally in tech support scam losses targeting seniors, with $4.1 million lost in 2025 across 175 reported victims. Year over year, losses surged +92% — significantly faster than the national average of +5%. Over the full five-year period, tech support scam losses in Kansas grew +174%.
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 Kansas
- Office of the Kansas Attorney General: (785) 296-2215 | ag.ks.gov
- FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov
- FBI IC3: ic3.gov
- Microsoft: microsoft.com/reportascam
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