Protecting Connecticut Seniors from Government Impersonation Scams
Government impersonation scams are surging nationwide, and Connecticut seniors are not immune. In 2025, 114 older adults in Connecticut reported government impersonation fraud to the FBI. Scammers pose as officials from the IRS, Social Security Administration, Medicare, or law enforcement to frighten seniors into sending money or revealing personal information.
Why Connecticut Seniors Are Targeted
Connecticut’s population and culture create specific vulnerabilities that government impersonation scammers exploit:
- High-value targets: Connecticut has one of the highest median household incomes in the nation, making its seniors prime targets for investment and financial fraud
- Aging population: Connecticut has the 6th-oldest median age in the country, with a rapidly growing population of residents over 65
- Financial hub proximity: Proximity to New York City financial markets means Connecticut seniors are more likely to be targeted by sophisticated investment scams
- Mixed urban-rural divide: While cities like Hartford and New Haven have resources, many Connecticut seniors in smaller towns lack access to in-person tech help
- High cost of living: Connecticut’s expensive cost of living means seniors on fixed incomes feel greater pressure from financial losses
5-Year Trend: Government Impersonation Scam Losses in Connecticut (2021–2025)
| Year | Victims (60+) | Losses | YoY Change |
| 2021 | 35 | $110K | — |
| 2022 | 32 | $611K | +454% |
| 2023 | 38 | $2.1M | +247% |
| 2024 | 72 | $687K | -68% |
| 2025 | 114 | $2.0M | +189% |
| 5-Year Total | 291 | $5.5M | +1704% |
Source: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Annual Reports, 2021–2025. Victims and losses for Connecticut residents aged 60 and older.
Connecticut ranks #33 nationally in government impersonation scam losses targeting seniors, with $2.0 million lost in 2025 across 114 reported victims. Year over year, losses surged +189% — significantly faster than the national average of +95%. Over the full five-year period, government impersonation scam losses in Connecticut grew +1704%.
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Report Government Impersonation Scams in Connecticut
- Office of the Connecticut Attorney General: (860) 808-5318 | portal.ct.gov/ag
- Social Security OIG: oig.ssa.gov
- IRS: irs.gov/report-phishing
- FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov
- FBI IC3: ic3.gov
- Connecticut Protective Services for the Elderly: (888) 385-4225
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