Senior Scam Prevention and Fraud Resources in New Hampshire
New Hampshire seniors reported $25 million in elder fraud losses to the FBI in 2025, with 1,063 victims aged 60 and older. This page provides New Hampshire-specific scam prevention resources, official reporting contacts, and five years of FBI elder fraud data for the state.
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I. Overview: New Hampshire’s Senior Population and Key Cities
As of 2024, New Hampshire has a population of approximately 1.4 million, with over 270,000 residents aged 65 and older, making up about 19% of the state’s population. This places New Hampshire among the top ten U.S. states by proportion of older adults.
New Hampshire’s seniors face a paradox: the state has the #6 highest per-capita victim rate in the nation, yet two major crime categories decreased in 2025 — tech support fell 33% and government impersonation dropped 37%. Total losses reached $25 million, with investment scams doubling to $12 million (+99%) and romance scams surging 104%.
The top cities with significant senior populations and scam reporting activity are:
- Manchester (approx. 116,000 people)
- Nashua (approx. 91,000 people)
- Concord (approx. 45,000 people)
II. 2025 Victim Report: How Scammers Targeted New Hampshire’s Seniors
In 2025, New Hampshire had 1,063 victims aged 60+ who reported losses totaling $25,068,671 — up 68% in victims and 58% in losses compared to 2024 (633 victims / $16M).
Loss by Crime Type
| Crime Type | 2025 Loss | 2024 Loss | Change |
| Investment | $11,703,084 | $5,893,104 | +99% |
| Tech Support | $3,047,618 | $4,521,639 | -33% |
| Romance | $3,310,922 | $1,623,319 | +104% |
| Lottery/Sweepstakes | $21,081 | $79,417 | -73% |
| Extortion | $104,200 | $694,377 | -85% |
| Government Impersonation | $963,851 | $1,533,153 | -37% |
Elder Fraud Loss Trajectory — New Hampshire
5-Year Elder Fraud Trend — New Hampshire (2021—2025)
| Year | Victims (60+) | Total Loss | YoY Change | Nat’l Rank |
| 2021 | 400 | $2,618,627 | — | #49 |
| 2022 | 372 | $14,665,788 | +460% | #37 |
| 2023 | 408 | $11,339,097 | -23% | #40 |
| 2024 | 633 | $15,840,854 | +40% | #42 |
| 2025 | 1,063 | $25,068,671 | +58% | #41 |
| 5-Year Total | 2,876 | $69,533,037 | +857% (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: $1.7B (2021), $3.1B (2022), $3.4B (2023), $4.9B (2024), $7.7B (2025) — $20.8 billion stolen from American seniors over five years.
Top Crime Types Targeting New Hampshire Seniors (2025 vs. 5-Year)
| Crime Type | 2025 Victims | 2025 Loss | 5-Year Total | Growth (2021—25) |
| Investment | 60 | $11,703,084 | $26,946,380 | +39,121% |
| Romance | 64 | $3,310,922 | $9,065,157 | +1,992% |
| Tech Support | 130 | $3,047,618 | $13,825,685 | +526% |
| BEC | 36 | $2,212,003 | $4,502,859 | +111% |
| Gov. Impersonation | 53 | $963,851 | $3,451,263 | +612% |
| Personal Data Breach | 58 | $710,782 | $2,456,470 | +1,718% |
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: New Hampshire’s elder fraud losses reached $25 million in 2025, with 1,063 seniors victimized (+68%). Investment scams doubled to $12 million (+99%) and romance scams surged 104% to $3.3 million. Two categories decreased: tech support fraud fell 33% and government impersonation dropped 37% — a pattern seen in only a few states. Statewide, that comes to roughly one senior victim for every 1,326 New Hampshire residents.
National context: New Hampshire ranks #6 in per-capita victim rate (75.44 per 100,000) — higher than California, Texas, Florida, or New York. Despite small total losses (#41 nationally), an individual New Hampshire senior is among the most likely in the country to be targeted. The declines in tech support and government impersonation are encouraging and may reflect effective local awareness campaigns.
For the full national picture, including how New Hampshire 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. Manchester Police Department – Investigative Division
- Phone: (603) 668-8711 (non-emergency)
- Website: www.manchesternh.gov
- Contact for fraud, identity theft, or suspected elder scams.
2. Nashua Police Department – Criminal Investigations
- Phone: (603) 594-3500 (non-emergency)
- Website: www.nashuapd.com
- Ask for assistance with elder fraud or scam-related complaints.
3. Concord Police Department – General Inquiries
- Phone: (603) 225-8600 (non-emergency)
- Website: www.concordnh.gov
- Request help with suspicious calls, emails, or financial abuse.
FBI and Federal Scam Reporting
FBI Boston Field Office (serving New Hampshire)
- Phone: (857) 386-2000
- Website: www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/boston
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
- Website: www.ic3.gov
- Use to report phishing, online scams, tech support fraud, and elder-targeted digital crimes.
New Hampshire Attorney General – Elder Fraud and Consumer Protection
New Hampshire Department of Justice – Consumer Protection and Elder Abuse Unit
- Consumer Protection Hotline: (888) 468-4454
- Elder Abuse Hotline: (800) 949-0470
- Website: www.doj.nh.gov
- Provides complaint forms, scam alerts, and fraud recovery guidance.
Statewide Elder Services and Medicare Fraud Support
New Hampshire Bureau of Elderly and Adult Services (BEAS)
- APS Reporting Line: (800) 949-0470
- Website: www.dhhs.nh.gov
- Investigates elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation.
New Hampshire Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
- Phone: (866) 634-9412
- Website: www.servicelink.nh.gov
- Helps detect Medicare fraud, prevent billing scams, and protect identities.
ServiceLink Aging and Disability Resource Centers
- Toll-Free Info Line: (866) 634-9412
- Website: www.servicelink.nh.gov
- Connects older adults to legal help, fraud education, and support services across the state.
Stay Alert. Protect Each Other.
- New Hampshire seniors lose millions of dollars annually to scams. Early reporting can prevent further harm.
- Share these resources with family, caregivers, and community centers.
- Visit our Education Center for common scam types, red flags, and how to report fraud safely.
- If something doesn’t feel right, slow down and verify , your instincts matter. Help is available.
Recent New Hampshire scam news
Recent news coverage of scams affecting New Hampshire seniors, updated from our alerts desk. Each item links to the original outlet; victims and defendants are kept anonymous.
Protect your wallet: Free scam prevention for seniors in Rochester
A free scam prevention session in Rochester aims to help local seniors protect their money from fraud.
Read at Foster's Daily Democrat →Some say NH has become a magnet to scam seniors at crypto ATM machines
New Hampshire groups are taking action as scammers increasingly steer seniors to crypto ATMs to hand over hard-to-recover cash.
Read at Union Leader →Attorney General's Office Offering Free Scam Prevention Training
New Hampshire's Attorney General is offering free scam prevention training to help residents stay safe.
Read at New Hampshire Department of Justice →A physician explains why memory loss raises the risk of falling for a scam
A physician who also cared for her mother through Alzheimer's disease writes that memory loss and mild cognitive impairment are linked to a higher risk of falling for scams and financial exploitation. Part of the danger, she explains, is a condition called anosognosia, where a person with cognitive decline may not recognize that money is missing or that they were deceived. She recommends families start money conversations early, before decline sets in, treat scam awareness as a shared family responsibility rather than a private embarrassment, use phones that screen or block unknown callers, review accounts and credit reports together regularly, and consider a limited power of attorney while the person can still take part in that decision.
Read at Being Patient →Before the holidays, make a family plan to spot scams
With holiday calls and visits picking up, a fraud risk analyst is urging families to agree on a verification plan before a crisis call ever comes in, covering tactics like a caller claiming a grandchild has been arrested, a fake bank or government warning that an account is at risk, a tech support pop-up, or an online relationship that turns into a investment pitch. The core advice is to pause, verify, and talk: hang up, call the person or agency back using a number you already know, and loop in a trusted family member rather than acting alone. Suspicious contacts can be reported to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov or the FBI's Internet Crime Complaint Center at ic3.gov. Agreeing on this plan now, before the holiday season's spike in calls and visits, gives families a calm playbook instead of a panicked decision.
Read at Philadelphia Today →Fake 'psychic' letters promising a windfall defrauded thousands of older Americans of millions
Federal prosecutors describe a mail fraud scheme that sent personalized letters made to look like they came from a psychic, telling recipients they were due a financial windfall that required a payment to 'unlock.' Thousands of people across the country, many of them elderly or otherwise vulnerable, sent checks that were deposited into accounts opened under the fake psychic names and then moved overseas, collecting more than 4 million dollars over several years. No real windfall, inheritance, or prize ever requires you to pay money up front to receive it. If a letter like this arrives, the safe move is to slow down, do not mail a check or payment, and talk it over with a family member or call the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov before responding.
Read at JNS →IV. Learn More: New Hampshire Scam Prevention Guides
Explore New Hampshire-specific guides on the most common scams targeting seniors in your state:
- Tech Support Scams in New Hampshire — Learn to recognize fake pop-ups, phone calls, and remote access schemes.
- Investment Scams in New Hampshire — Protect your retirement savings from fraudulent advisors and crypto scams.
- Romance Scams in New Hampshire — Spot the warning signs of fake online relationships designed to steal money.
- Government Impersonation Scams in New Hampshire — Know what real government agencies will never ask you to do.
- How to Report Scams in New Hampshire — 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.
See how New Hampshire compares. Curious where New Hampshire ranks in the national picture? Stolen Trust, our 2026 special study, ranks every state and territory using five years of FBI data and lays out one practical plan to fix elder fraud.