Senior Scam Prevention & Fraud Resources in Connecticut
I. Overview: Connecticut’s Senior Population & Key Cities
As of 2024, Connecticut has a population of approximately 3.6 million, with more than 660,000 residents aged 65 and older, accounting for about 18.3% of the total population. Connecticut’s seniors are frequently targeted by fraudsters using Medicare scams, phishing emails, fake tech support, romance fraud, and government impersonation tactics.
The state’s largest cities — home to many older adults and frequent scam reporting — include:
- Bridgeport (approx. 149,000 people)
- New Haven (approx. 135,000 people)
- Stamford (approx. 136,000 people)
With high rates of digital device usage and independent living among older adults, Connecticut’s senior population faces elevated risk from online and phone-based fraud schemes.
II. 2024 Victim Report: How Scammers Targeted Connecticut’s Seniors
In 2024, Connecticut had 1,209 victims aged 60+ who reported losses totaling $30,918,559.
Loss by Crime Type
| Crime Type | Loss Amount |
| Investment | $12,007,107 |
| Tech Support | $5,048,004 |
| Government Impersonation | $687,298 |
| Romance | $2,246,201 |
III. Emergency & Official Contacts
Local Police Departments – Elder Fraud & Financial Crimes
1. Bridgeport Police Department – Financial Crimes
- Phone: (203) 576-7671 (non-emergency)
- Website: www.bridgeportct.gov
- Ask to report elder scams or identity theft to the appropriate division.
2. New Haven Police Department – Investigative Services
- Phone: (203) 946-6316 (non-emergency)
- Website: www.newhavenct.gov
- Request help with scam reporting or financial exploitation of seniors.
3. Stamford Police Department – Special Investigations
- Phone: (203) 977-4444 (non-emergency)
- Website: www.stamfordct.gov
- Contact to report fraud, elder abuse, or online scams.
FBI & Federal Scam Reporting
FBI New Haven Field Office
- Phone: (203) 777-6311
- Website: www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/newhaven
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
- Website: www.ic3.gov
- Report online scams, phishing, tech support fraud, and financial cybercrime.
Connecticut Attorney General – Elder Fraud & Consumer Protection
Office of the Connecticut Attorney General – Consumer Assistance Unit
- Consumer Helpline: (860) 808-5420
- Website: portal.ct.gov/AG
- Provides complaint forms, scam alerts, and elder fraud resources.
Statewide Elder Services & Medicare Fraud Support
Connecticut Adult Protective Services (APS)
- To report elder abuse or exploitation:
Statewide APS Hotline: (888) 385-4225 - Website: portal.ct.gov/DSS
- Investigates financial, emotional, or physical abuse of vulnerable adults.
Connecticut Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
- Phone: (800) 994-9422
- Website: www.smpresource.org
- Helps report Medicare fraud, billing errors, and identity theft.
Connecticut Department of Aging and Disability Services (ADS)
- Info Line: (860) 424-5055
- Website: portal.ct.gov/AgingandDisability
- Offers fraud prevention, legal services, and elder rights education.
Stay Alert. Speak Up. Share Safely.
- Connecticut seniors lose millions of dollars every year to preventable scams.
- Save and share these official contacts with family, caregivers, or senior groups.
- Visit our Education Center for practical red flags, example scams, and secure reporting tools.
- If you’re unsure, stop and verify. You have support — and you’re not alone.
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