Protecting Kansas Seniors from Investment Scams
Investment fraud is the costliest scam type targeting American seniors, and Kansas is no exception. In 2025, 102 Kansas seniors aged 60 and older reported investment scam complaints to the FBI. With total elder fraud losses in the state reaching $55.7 million, protecting retirement savings has never been more critical.
Why Kansas Seniors Are Especially Vulnerable
Several factors unique to Kansas put seniors at heightened risk for investment fraud:
- Rural state: Kansas is among the most rural states in the nation, with many seniors living in isolated communities far from tech support and consumer protection offices
- Agricultural wealth: Kansas seniors with farming and ranching assets are targeted by scammers pushing fake commodity investments and land deals
- Military retirees: Fort Riley and McConnell Air Force Base bring military retirees who are targeted by scammers impersonating VA and military benefits offices
- Trust culture: Kansas’s friendly Midwestern culture makes seniors more likely to trust callers who sound helpful and official
- Limited broadband: Western Kansas in particular lacks reliable internet infrastructure, meaning seniors may be less aware of online scam tactics
5-Year Trend: Investment Scam Losses in Kansas (2021–2025)
| Year | Victims (60+) | Losses | YoY Change |
| 2021 | 6 | $235K | — |
| 2022 | 22 | $10.8M | +4505% |
| 2023 | 26 | $2.6M | -76% |
| 2024 | 78 | $14.8M | +461% |
| 2025 | 102 | $27.5M | +85% |
| 5-Year Total | 234 | $56.0M | +11609% |
Source: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Annual Reports, 2021–2025. Victims and losses for Kansas residents aged 60 and older.
Kansas ranks #29 nationally in investment scam losses targeting seniors, with $27.5 million lost in 2025 across 102 reported victims. Year over year, losses changed +85% (national average: +83%). Over the full five-year period, investment scam losses in Kansas grew +11609%.
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Report Investment Fraud in Kansas
- Office of the Kansas Attorney General: (785) 296-2215 | ag.ks.gov
- SEC: sec.gov/tcr
- FINRA: (844) 574-3577 | brokercheck.finra.org
- FBI IC3: ic3.gov
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