Senior Scam Prevention and Fraud Resources in Idaho
I. Overview: Idaho’s Senior Population and Key Cities
As of 2024, Idaho has an estimated population of 1.94 million, with more than 330,000 residents aged 65 and older , making up approximately 17% of the state’s total population. Seniors in Idaho are often targeted by scams including Medicare fraud, romance and imposter scams, tech support hoaxes, and deceptive investment schemes.
Idaho has a growing senior population and many residents live in rural areas, where scammers often exploit social isolation, trust, and lack of access to digital literacy training.
The three largest cities where senior-targeted scams are frequently reported include:
- Boise (approx. 250,000 people)
- Meridian (approx. 130,000 people)
- Nampa (approx. 110,000 people)
II. 2024 Victim Report: How Scammers Targeted Idaho’s Seniors
In 2024, Idaho had 775 victims aged 60+ who reported losses totaling $18,663,392.
Loss by Crime Type
| Crime Type | Loss Amount |
| Investment | $8,504,289 |
| Tech Support | $3,314,496 |
| Government Impersonation | $212,217 |
| Romance | $545,137 |
III. Emergency and Official Contacts
Local Police Departments – Elder Fraud and Financial Crimes
1. Boise Police Department – Financial Crimes Unit
- Phone: (208) 377-6790 (non-emergency dispatch)
- Website: www.cityofboise.org/police
- Ask for the Fraud or Financial Crimes Unit to report suspected elder scams.
2. Meridian Police Department – Investigations Division
- Phone: (208) 888-6678 (non-emergency)
- Website: meridiancity.org/police
- Contact to report scams, identity theft, or financial exploitation of seniors.
3. Nampa Police Department – Criminal Investigations
- Phone: (208) 465-2257 (non-emergency)
- Website: nampapolice.org
- Report elder fraud, suspicious phone calls, or scam emails.
FBI and Federal Scam Reporting
FBI Salt Lake City Field Office (covers Idaho)
- Phone: (801) 579-1400
- Website: www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/saltlakecity
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
- Website: www.ic3.gov
- Use to report tech support scams, phishing, fake investment schemes, and more.
Idaho Attorney General – Elder Fraud and Consumer Protection
Office of the Idaho Attorney General – Consumer Protection Division
- Consumer Protection Hotline: (208) 334-2424 or (800) 432-3545 (in-state toll-free)
- Website: www.ag.idaho.gov
- Provides complaint forms, scam alerts, and support for fraud victims, including seniors.
Statewide Elder Services and Medicare Fraud Support
Idaho Adult Protection Services (APS)
- To report elder abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation:
APS Hotline: (844) 689-3205 - Website: aging.idaho.gov
- Oversees investigations and protective actions for vulnerable older adults.
Idaho Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
- Phone: (208) 947-4283 or (800) 247-4422
- Website: aging.idaho.gov
- Assists older adults in recognizing and reporting Medicare and health-related scams.
Idaho Commission on Aging (ICOA)
- General Info Line: (208) 334-3833
- Website: aging.idaho.gov
- Provides resources on elder rights, fraud prevention, legal aid, and caregiver support.
Learn. Pause. Report.
- Idaho seniors lose millions of dollars each year to preventable scams , often because they don’t know where to turn.
- These trusted contacts are here to help you stop scams and recover safely.
- Visit our Education Center to learn the signs of fraud, explore example scams, and file a report.
- When in doubt, don’t respond. Stop, verify, and ask someone you trust.
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