Protecting Connecticut Seniors from Tech Support Scams
In 2025, 270 Connecticut seniors reported tech support scam complaints to the FBI, contributing to total elder fraud losses of $73.2 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 Connecticut Seniors Are Especially Vulnerable
Connecticut has unique characteristics that put its senior population at heightened risk:
- 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: Tech Support Scam Losses in Connecticut (2021–2025)
| Year | Victims (60+) | Losses | YoY Change |
| 2021 | 187 | $2.0M | — |
| 2022 | 210 | $10.0M | +391% |
| 2023 | 220 | $5.3M | -47% |
| 2024 | 202 | $5.0M | -5% |
| 2025 | 270 | $11.0M | +117% |
| 5-Year Total | 1,089 | $33.3M | +439% |
Source: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Annual Reports, 2021–2025. Victims and losses for Connecticut residents aged 60 and older.
Connecticut ranks #27 nationally in tech support scam losses targeting seniors, with $11.0 million lost in 2025 across 270 reported victims. That represents 1.0% of all U.S. tech support scam losses against older adults. Year over year, losses surged +117% — significantly faster than the national average of +5%. Over the full five-year period, tech support scam losses in Connecticut grew +439%.
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 Connecticut
- Office of the Connecticut Attorney General: (860) 808-5318 | portal.ct.gov/ag
- FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov
- FBI IC3: ic3.gov
- Microsoft: microsoft.com/reportascam
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