Protecting Wyoming Seniors from Tech Support Scams
In 2025, 54 Wyoming seniors reported tech support scam complaints to the FBI, contributing to total elder fraud losses of $5.9 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 Wyoming Seniors Are Especially Vulnerable
Wyoming has unique characteristics that put its senior population at heightened risk:
- Least populated state: Wyoming is the least populated state in the nation, with many seniors living in extreme geographic isolation
- Energy wealth: Wyoming’s oil, gas, and coal industries have created retirees with substantial savings that investment scammers target
- Vast distances: Seniors in rural Wyoming may be hours from the nearest town, making in-person help nearly impossible to access
- Harsh winters: Wyoming’s severe winters and high altitude keep seniors homebound for extended periods, increasing scam exposure
- Independent culture: Wyoming’s fiercely independent culture means seniors may resist seeking help or admitting they’ve been scammed
What This Scam Looks Like
Tech support scams often begin with a frightening pop-up warning or an unsolicited phone call claiming your computer has been compromised. The caller pressures you to grant remote access or pay for unnecessary “repairs.” In many cases, scammers install software that lets them return to your computer later to steal banking credentials.
5-Year Trend: Tech Support Scam Losses in Wyoming (2021–2025)
| Year | Victims (60+) | Losses | YoY Change |
| 2021 | 30 | $129K | — |
| 2022 | 43 | $1.6M | +1173% |
| 2023 | 52 | $722K | -56% |
| 2024 | 49 | $799K | +11% |
| 2025 | 54 | $1.0M | +29% |
| 5-Year Total | 228 | $4.3M | +697% |
Source: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Annual Reports, 2021–2025. Victims and losses for Wyoming residents aged 60 and older.
Wyoming ranks #51 nationally in tech support scam losses targeting seniors, with $1.0 million lost in 2025 across 54 reported victims. Year over year, losses surged +29% — significantly faster than the national average of +5%. Over the full five-year period, tech support scam losses in Wyoming grew +697%.
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 Wyoming
- Office of the Wyoming Attorney General: (307) 777-7841 | attorneygeneral.wyo.gov
- FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov
- FBI IC3: ic3.gov
- Microsoft: microsoft.com/reportascam
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