Protecting Indiana Seniors from Tech Support Scams
In 2025, 397 Indiana seniors reported tech support scam complaints to the FBI, contributing to total elder fraud losses of $81.5 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 Indiana Seniors Are Especially Vulnerable
Indiana has unique characteristics that put its senior population at heightened risk:
- Midwestern trust: Indiana’s culture of Hoosier hospitality makes seniors more likely to engage with callers who sound friendly and authoritative
- Rural communities: Much of Indiana outside Indianapolis is rural, with limited access to in-person tech support and consumer protection offices
- Manufacturing retirees: Indiana’s large base of manufacturing retirees often have pension savings that make them attractive targets for investment scams
- Aging population: Indiana’s 65-and-over population is growing steadily, with over 1 million residents now in this age group
- Limited broadband: Many rural Indiana counties still lack reliable high-speed internet, meaning seniors have less exposure to online fraud awareness
5-Year Trend: Tech Support Scam Losses in Indiana (2021–2025)
| Year | Victims (60+) | Losses | YoY Change |
| 2021 | 196 | $3.6M | — |
| 2022 | 278 | $4.0M | +10% |
| 2023 | 260 | $8.9M | +122% |
| 2024 | 302 | $7.6M | -14% |
| 2025 | 397 | $18.3M | +140% |
| 5-Year Total | 1,433 | $42.4M | +401% |
Source: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Annual Reports, 2021–2025. Victims and losses for Indiana residents aged 60 and older.
Indiana ranks #18 nationally in tech support scam losses targeting seniors, with $18.3 million lost in 2025 across 397 reported victims. That represents 1.7% of all U.S. tech support scam losses against older adults. Year over year, losses surged +140% — significantly faster than the national average of +5%. Over the full five-year period, tech support scam losses in Indiana grew +401%.
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 Indiana
- Office of the Indiana Attorney General: (317) 232-6201 | in.gov/attorneygeneral
- FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov
- FBI IC3: ic3.gov
- Microsoft: microsoft.com/reportascam
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