Protecting Florida Seniors from Tech Support Scams
In 2025, 2,062 Florida seniors reported tech support scam complaints to the FBI, contributing to total elder fraud losses of $709.8 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 Florida Seniors Are Especially Vulnerable
Florida has unique characteristics that put its senior population at heightened risk:
- Retirement capital of the U.S.: Florida has the highest percentage of residents 65+ in the continental U.S., with entire communities of retirees concentrated in target-rich areas
- Transplant isolation: Many Florida seniors moved from other states, leaving behind family support networks that would normally catch scams early
- Hurricane and disaster scams: Florida’s annual hurricane season brings waves of scammers impersonating FEMA, contractors, and insurance companies after every storm
- Snowbird vulnerability: Part-time residents who split time between states may miss fraud alerts, bank notices, and mail-based scams at their Florida address
- Wealth concentration: Florida’s lack of state income tax attracts wealthy retirees, making the state a prime hunting ground for investment and financial fraud
5-Year Trend: Tech Support Scam Losses in Florida (2021–2025)
| Year | Victims (60+) | Losses | YoY Change |
| 2021 | 1,351 | $22.8M | — |
| 2022 | 1,687 | $58.7M | +157% |
| 2023 | 1,606 | $51.5M | -12% |
| 2024 | 1,675 | $73.8M | +43% |
| 2025 | 2,062 | $122.2M | +66% |
| 5-Year Total | 8,381 | $329.0M | +435% |
Source: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Annual Reports, 2021–2025. Victims and losses for Florida residents aged 60 and older.
Florida ranks #2 nationally in tech support scam losses targeting seniors, with $122.2 million lost in 2025 across 2,062 reported victims. That represents 11.5% of all U.S. tech support scam losses against older adults. Year over year, losses surged +66% — significantly faster than the national average of +5%. Over the full five-year period, tech support scam losses in Florida grew +435%.
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 Florida
- Office of the Florida Attorney General: (850) 414-3300 | myfloridalegal.com
- FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov
- FBI IC3: ic3.gov
- Microsoft: microsoft.com/reportascam
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