Senior Scam Prevention and Fraud Resources in Nebraska
Nebraska seniors reported $28 million in elder fraud losses to the FBI in 2025, with 781 victims aged 60 and older. This page provides Nebraska-specific scam prevention resources, official reporting contacts, and five years of FBI elder fraud data for the state.
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I. Overview: Nebraska’s Senior Population and Key Cities
As of 2024, Nebraska has a population of approximately 1.96 million, with more than 330,000 residents aged 65 and older, making up roughly 17% of the state’s population. With its combination of small towns, farming communities, and growing urban centers, Nebraska’s senior population is increasingly targeted by a wide range of scams.
Scammers increasingly target Nebraska’s seniors. In 2025, losses reached $28 million. Investment scams led at $14 million, while tech support fraud doubled (+105%) to $6.7 million and romance scams nearly doubled (+96%). Extortion surged from $2,500 to $541,000 — one of the most extreme spikes nationally. Education and timely reporting remain essential.
The top three cities where elder fraud and scams are most often reported include:
- Omaha (approx. 500,000 people)
- Lincoln (approx. 295,000 people)
- Bellevue (approx. 65,000 people)
II. 2025 Victim Report: How Scammers Targeted Nebraska’s Seniors
In 2025, Nebraska had 781 victims aged 60+ who reported losses totaling $28,430,567 — up 42% in victims and 33% in losses compared to 2024 (551 victims / $21M).
Loss by Crime Type
| Crime Type | 2025 Loss | 2024 Loss | Change |
| Investment | $13,823,318 | $10,451,810 | +32% |
| Tech Support | $6,703,549 | $3,272,174 | +105% |
| Romance | $2,025,715 | $1,031,245 | +96% |
| Lottery/Sweepstakes | $179,229 | $116,985 | +53% |
| Extortion | $540,807 | $2,548 | +21125% |
| Government Impersonation | $508,970 | $335,847 | +52% |
Elder Fraud Loss Trajectory — Nebraska
5-Year Elder Fraud Trend — Nebraska (2021—2025)
| Year | Victims (60+) | Total Loss | YoY Change | Nat’l Rank |
| 2021 | 300 | $2,369,041 | — | #51 |
| 2022 | 335 | $16,117,012 | +580% | #36 |
| 2023 | 381 | $9,642,463 | -40% | #42 |
| 2024 | 551 | $21,414,248 | +122% | #38 |
| 2025 | 781 | $28,430,567 | +33% | #40 |
| 5-Year Total | 2,348 | $77,973,331 | +1100% (2021—2025) | — |
Source: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Annual Reports, 2021—2025. Covers victims aged 60 and older. National rank is by total dollar loss among 52 states/territories. National totals: $1.6B (2021), $3.0B (2022), $3.3B (2023), $4.7B (2024), $7.4B (2025) — $20.1 billion stolen from American seniors over five years.
Top Crime Types Targeting Nebraska Seniors (2025 vs. 5-Year)
| Crime Type | 2025 Victims | 2025 Loss | 5-Year Total | Growth (2021—25) |
| Investment | 89 | $13,823,318 | $38,199,358 | +4,193% |
| Tech Support | 121 | $6,703,549 | $12,759,838 | +1,337% |
| Romance | 61 | $2,025,715 | $6,798,868 | New |
| BEC | 26 | $1,504,425 | $6,132,227 | New |
| Personal Data Breach | 49 | $542,856 | $2,711,797 | +1,147% |
| Extortion | 45 | $540,807 | $665,065 | +3,869% |
Top 6 crime types by 2025 losses. Growth calculated from 2021 to 2025. For national crime type trends, see our Crime Type Migration Analysis.
What the data reveals: Nebraska’s elder fraud losses reached $28 million in 2025, with 781 seniors victimized. Investment scams grew a moderate 32% to $14 million. Tech support fraud doubled (+105%) and romance scams nearly doubled (+96%). The extreme outlier: extortion surged from $2,500 to $541,000 (+21,125%) — signaling a new and aggressive threat. Government impersonation rose 52%. Approximately 1 in every 2,567 Nebraska residents aged 60+ reported being a victim.
National context: Nebraska ranks #48 in per-capita victim rate (38.94 per 100,000), the third-lowest in the country. While total losses and victim counts are modest, the $541K extortion spike from a near-zero base is concerning and suggests new scam campaigns targeting the state. Nebraska’s rural character and lower internet adoption may both limit exposure and make isolated seniors more vulnerable when targeted.
For the full national picture, including how Nebraska compares to every other state, visit our national hub page with interactive data and rankings.
III. Emergency and Official Contacts
Local Police Departments – Elder Fraud and Financial Crimes
1. Omaha Police Department – Financial Crimes Unit
- Phone: (402) 444-5600 (non-emergency)
- Website: www.omahapolice.gov
- Ask for the Financial Crimes or Fraud Division to report scams or suspicious financial activity.
2. Lincoln Police Department – Investigations Division
- Phone: (402) 441-6000 (non-emergency)
- Website: www.lincoln.ne.gov
- Handles reports of elder abuse, identity theft, and financial fraud.
3. Bellevue Police Department – General Inquiries
- Phone: (402) 293-3100 (non-emergency)
- Website: www.bellevue.net
- Contact for scam complaints or elder financial exploitation cases.
FBI and Federal Scam Reporting
FBI Omaha Field Office
- Phone: (402) 493-8688
- Website: www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/omaha
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
- Website: www.ic3.gov
- Use to report phishing, digital scams, tech support fraud, and other cybercrimes.
Nebraska Attorney General – Elder Fraud and Consumer Protection
Office of the Nebraska Attorney General – Consumer Affairs
- Consumer Protection Hotline: (800) 727-6432
- Website: www.ag.nebraska.gov
- Offers scam alerts, complaint forms, and assistance for victims of elder fraud.
Statewide Elder Services and Medicare Fraud Support
Nebraska Adult Protective Services (APS)
- APS Reporting Line: (800) 652-1999
- Website: dhhs.ne.gov
- Investigates reports of elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.
Nebraska Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
- Phone: (800) 234-7119
- Website: nebraskamedicarefraud.org
- Helps seniors recognize and report Medicare scams, overbilling, and identity theft.
Nebraska Department of Health and Human Services – Aging Services
- General Info Line: (402) 471-2307
- Website: dhhs.ne.gov
- Provides support for legal assistance, fraud prevention, caregiver services, and elder rights.
Awareness Saves Money. Report Early.
- Nebraska seniors lose millions annually to scams , from fake government calls to deceptive sweepstakes and tech fraud.
- The best protection is awareness, connection, and knowing who to call.
- Visit our Education Center to learn how scams work, what to watch for, and how to respond safely.
- If something doesn’t feel right, pause, ask questions, and talk to someone you trust.
IV. Learn More: Nebraska Scam Prevention Guides
Explore Nebraska-specific guides on the most common scams targeting seniors in your state:
- Tech Support Scams in Nebraska — Learn to recognize fake pop-ups, phone calls, and remote access schemes.
- Investment Scams in Nebraska — Protect your retirement savings from fraudulent advisors and crypto scams.
- Romance Scams in Nebraska — Spot the warning signs of fake online relationships designed to steal money.
- Government Impersonation Scams in Nebraska — Know what real government agencies will never ask you to do.
- How to Report Scams in Nebraska — Step-by-step guide to reporting fraud and starting recovery.
For national-level data on each scam type, see our Investment, Tech Support, Romance, and Government Impersonation national guides.
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