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 →New federal bill would let banks hold transactions up to 90 days to stop wire fraud against seniors
A member of Congress has introduced the Protecting Elders from Wire Fraud Act, which would let banks place a hold of up to 90 days on a transaction leaving a senior's account when financial exploitation is suspected, giving time to determine whether the transaction is legitimate. The bill would also require financial institutions to notify a trusted contact associated with the account when a hold is placed, and it would give banks safe harbor from liability when they act in good faith to prevent a suspected scam. Supporters point to FTC data showing $334 million lost to wire fraud in 2025. The bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process, with no funding details, effective date, or committee action yet reported. The takeaway for families: ask your own bank whether it already offers a trusted-contact option or a hold policy for suspicious transactions, since these tools are becoming more common even before any new federal law passes.
Read at Antelope Valley Press →IRS warns of rising senior scams ahead of National Grandparents Day
Ahead of National Grandparents Day, the IRS and federal investigators are warning that scams targeting older adults keep evolving. In "grandparent scams," callers pose as a grandchild claiming to be hospitalized, in an accident, or under arrest, demanding money right away and pressuring the victim not to contact police or other family members to check the story. In a newer twist on romance scams, criminals target widows and widowers on dating sites, build a relationship over time, then claim an overseas emergency, sometimes using AI to alter their voice or appearance on video calls; victims never meet them in person and only ever send money. Common warning signs across both: contact you did not initiate, requests for personal or financial information, and pressure to act immediately. If you get a call or message like this, slow down, hang up, call the family member directly using a number you already have, and never send money or personal information based on an unverified emergency claim. Report suspected fraud to the National Elder Fraud Hotline, the FBI's IC3.gov, or the DOJ's Elder Justice Initiative.
Read at KATV →Seven Medicare fraud red flags to watch for after CMS blocked $1.6 billion in improper payments
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services says enforcement actions have stopped more than $1.6 billion in potentially improper Medicare laboratory payments, part of a broader crackdown on Medicare billing fraud. Consumer red flags to watch for include: someone asking for your Medicare number in exchange for a "free" test or product, a lab test or medical equipment showing up that you never ordered, a caller claiming Medicare "wants" you to get something, anyone offering cash, gift cards, or other perks for your Medicare information, a statement listing a diagnosis or service that doesn't make sense, or pressure to ask your doctor for something you don't need. The advice: compare your Medicare claims against your own appointment calendar and receipts, review your Medicare Summary Notice regularly, check your claims through your secure Medicare account online, and report anything suspicious to 1-800-MEDICARE or your state's Senior Medicare Patrol.
Read at Saving Advice →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.