Senior Scam Prevention and Fraud Resources in Wyoming
Wyoming seniors reported $6 million in elder fraud losses to the FBI in 2025, with 397 victims aged 60 and older. This page provides Wyoming-specific scam prevention resources, official reporting contacts, and five years of FBI elder fraud data for the state.
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I. Overview: Wyoming’s Senior Population and Key Cities
As of 2024, Wyoming has a population of approximately 580,000, with around 106,000 residents aged 65 and older, making up 18.3% of the state’s total population. Wyoming’s wide rural landscape, low population density, and high rate of seniors living alone or in remote areas can make older adults particularly vulnerable to scams , especially those using phone, mail, and internet deception.
Wyoming presents a mixed picture in 2025: total losses were $5.9 million (#51 nationally), yet the state has the #15 highest per-capita victim rate. Two major categories decreased: investment scams fell 55% and romance scams dropped 53%. Meanwhile, lottery/sweepstakes surged 702% and government impersonation rose 212%. Rural isolation can delay detection, making awareness crucial.
The largest cities where senior scams are most frequently reported include:
- Cheyenne (approx. 65,000 people)
- Casper (approx. 58,000 people)
- Laramie (approx. 32,000 people)
II. 2025 Victim Report: How Scammers Targeted Wyoming’s Seniors
In 2025, Wyoming had 397 victims aged 60+ who reported losses totaling $5,923,260 — up 49% in victims but down 32% in losses compared to 2024 (267 victims / $9M).
Loss by Crime Type
| Crime Type | 2025 Loss | 2024 Loss | Change |
| Investment | $2,072,493 | $4,609,991 | -55% |
| Tech Support | $1,030,220 | $799,175 | +29% |
| Romance | $334,294 | $708,915 | -53% |
| Lottery/Sweepstakes | $664,010 | $82,790 | +702% |
| Extortion | $15,461 | $750 | +1961% |
| Government Impersonation | $122,400 | $39,270 | +212% |
Elder Fraud Loss Trajectory — Wyoming
5-Year Elder Fraud Trend — Wyoming (2021—2025)
| Year | Victims (60+) | Total Loss | YoY Change | Nat’l Rank |
| 2021 | 181 | $4,498,432 | — | #40 |
| 2022 | 209 | $5,265,283 | +17% | #48 |
| 2023 | 190 | $5,689,358 | +8% | #48 |
| 2024 | 267 | $8,648,675 | +52% | #47 |
| 2025 | 397 | $5,923,260 | -32% | #51 |
| 5-Year Total | 1,244 | $30,025,008 | +32% (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 Wyoming Seniors (2025 vs. 5-Year)
| Crime Type | 2025 Victims | 2025 Loss | 5-Year Total | Growth (2021—25) |
| Investment | 22 | $2,072,493 | $12,539,312 | +43% |
| Tech Support | 54 | $1,030,220 | $4,326,155 | +697% |
| Lottery/Sweepstakes | 11 | $664,010 | $1,728,087 | +2,732% |
| Personal Data Breach | 31 | $593,812 | $697,033 | +4,433% |
| Romance | 26 | $334,294 | $1,459,663 | New |
| BEC | 10 | $294,011 | $1,375,118 | New |
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: Wyoming’s elder fraud losses totaled $5.9 million in 2025, with 397 victims — up 49% in victim count but down 32% in losses from 2024. Two major categories decreased: investment scams fell 55% (from $4.6 million to $2.1 million) and romance scams dropped 53%. Lottery/sweepstakes surged 702% from $83K to $664K, and government impersonation rose 212%. Approximately 1 in every 1,480 Wyoming residents aged 60+ reported being a victim.
National context: Wyoming ranks #51 in total losses — second to last — but #15 in per-capita victim rate (67.56 per 100,000). This is one of the starkest contrasts between total and per-capita rankings of any state: Wyoming’s small population means that even modest victim counts translate to a high per-person rate. The fact that losses actually decreased 32% while victims increased 49% suggests scammers are extracting less money per incident, possibly because awareness campaigns are helping victims recognize fraud sooner.
For the full national picture, including how Wyoming 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. Cheyenne Police Department – Investigations Division
- Phone: (307) 637-6525 (non-emergency)
- Website: cheyennepd.org
- Handles elder fraud, identity theft, and scam complaints.
2. Casper Police Department – Fraud Reporting
- Phone: (307) 235-8278 (non-emergency)
- Website: casperwy.gov
- Responds to local reports of scams and financial exploitation.
3. Laramie Police Department – General Inquiries
- Phone: (307) 721-2526
- Website: cityoflaramie.org
- Contact to report suspicious financial activity and elder abuse.
FBI and Federal Scam Reporting
FBI Denver Field Office (covers Wyoming)
- Phone: (303) 629-7171
- Website: fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/denver
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
- Website: www.ic3.gov
- Use for reporting phishing, tech scams, financial fraud, and online threats.
Wyoming Attorney General – Consumer Protection
Consumer Protection Unit – Wyoming Attorney General’s Office
- Consumer Hotline: (307) 777-6397
- Website: ag.wyo.gov/cpu
- Provides investigation and support for senior fraud, deceptive business practices, and scam recovery.
Statewide Elder Services and Medicare Fraud Support
Wyoming Adult Protective Services (APS)
- Report Abuse: (800) 457-3659
- Website: health.wyo.gov
- Investigates elder abuse, neglect, and financial exploitation statewide.
Wyoming Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
- Phone: (800) 856-4398
- Website: wyomingcoa.org
- Assists with Medicare billing scams, fraud alerts, and education.
Wyoming Department of Health – Aging Division
- General Info: (800) 442-2766
- Website: health.wyo.gov/aging
- Offers elder rights advocacy, caregiver resources, legal support, and fraud prevention.
Know the Signs. Take Action. Help Others.
- Wyoming seniors lose millions annually to fraud schemes, many of which start with a simple phone call or email.
- Always verify requests for money, personal data, or urgent payments , and talk to someone you trust before acting.
- Visit our Education Center for scam alerts, step-by-step response guides, and printable resources.
- Trust your instincts. If something feels wrong, report it right away. You’re not alone.
IV. Learn More: Wyoming Scam Prevention Guides
Explore Wyoming-specific guides on the most common scams targeting seniors in your state:
- Tech Support Scams in Wyoming — Learn to recognize fake pop-ups, phone calls, and remote access schemes.
- Investment Scams in Wyoming — Protect your retirement savings from fraudulent advisors and crypto scams.
- Romance Scams in Wyoming — Spot the warning signs of fake online relationships designed to steal money.
- Government Impersonation Scams in Wyoming — Know what real government agencies will never ask you to do.
- How to Report Scams in Wyoming — 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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