Protecting Arizona Seniors from Tech Support Scams
In 2025, 1,352 Arizona seniors reported tech support scam complaints to the FBI, contributing to total elder fraud losses of $343.8 million statewide. Tech support scams are among the most common and devastating forms of fraud targeting older adults. This guide will help you recognize, avoid, and report tech support scams.
Why Arizona Seniors Are Especially Vulnerable
Arizona has unique characteristics that put its senior population at heightened risk:
- Retirement destination: Arizona is one of the top retirement states, with massive 55+ communities like Sun City creating concentrated target areas for scammers
- Extreme heat isolation: Summer temperatures exceeding 110°F keep Arizona seniors indoors for months, increasing phone and internet exposure to scams
- Snowbird populations: Part-time winter residents may be less connected to local news, community alerts, and fraud warnings in Arizona
- Border region targeting: Seniors near the Arizona-Mexico border face scams exploiting immigration concerns and bilingual social engineering
- Tribal community vulnerability: Arizona’s large Native American senior population on reservations faces limited internet, isolation, and scammers targeting tribal trust payments
5-Year Trend: Tech Support Scam Losses in Arizona (2021–2025)
| Year | Victims (60+) | Losses | YoY Change |
| 2021 | 493 | $10.1M | — |
| 2022 | 854 | $21.9M | +117% |
| 2023 | 1,033 | $29.4M | +34% |
| 2024 | 980 | $19.9M | -32% |
| 2025 | 1,352 | $41.3M | +108% |
| 5-Year Total | 4,712 | $122.6M | +310% |
Source: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Annual Reports, 2021–2025. Victims and losses for Arizona residents aged 60 and older.
Arizona ranks #5 nationally in tech support scam losses targeting seniors, with $41.3 million lost in 2025 across 1,352 reported victims. That represents 3.9% of all U.S. tech support scam losses against older adults. Year over year, losses surged +108% — significantly faster than the national average of +5%. Over the full five-year period, tech support scam losses in Arizona grew +310%.
Complete guide: For detailed warning signs, protection strategies, and what to do if you’ve been targeted, read our comprehensive Tech Support Scam Prevention Guide. You can also take our free Online Training courses to test your knowledge.
Report Tech Support Scams in Arizona
- Office of the Arizona Attorney General: (602) 542-5025 | azag.gov
- FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov
- FBI IC3: ic3.gov
- Microsoft: microsoft.com/reportascam
Free Training Available
Take our free online course to learn more about protecting yourself from tech support scams:
→ Start Tech Support Scam Awareness Training (Module 2)