Senior Scam Prevention & Fraud Resources in Louisiana

I. Overview: Louisiana’s Senior Population & Key Cities

State of Louisiana

As of 2024, Louisiana has an estimated population of approximately 4.6 million, with over 770,000 residents aged 65 and older, making up about 16.7% of the total population. Louisiana’s seniors are increasingly targeted by fraudsters through scams involving Medicare, imposter calls, sweepstakes, phishing emails, and tech support hoaxes.

Elder-targeted fraud is especially prevalent in the state’s largest cities, including:

  • New Orleans (approx. 375,000 people)
  • Baton Rouge (approx. 220,000 people)
  • Shreveport (approx. 185,000 people)

Scammers often exploit trust, isolation, and lack of digital literacy. Quick access to law enforcement and consumer protection services is vital for preventing financial harm and emotional distress.

II. 2024 Victim Report: How Scammers Targeted Louisiana’s Seniors

In 2024, Louisiana had 1,372 victims aged 60+ who reported losses totaling $37,512,993.

Loss by Crime Type

Crime TypeLoss Amount
Investment$20,842,485
Tech Support$4,106,472
Government Impersonation$1,122,021
Romance$2,107,809

III. Emergency & Official Contacts

 Local Police Departments – Financial Crimes & Elder Protection

1. New Orleans Police Department – Economic Crimes Division

  • Phone: (504) 821-2222 (non-emergency)
  • Website: www.nola.gov
  • Ask for assistance with financial exploitation or elder fraud.

2. Baton Rouge Police Department – Criminal Investigations

  • Phone: (225) 389-2000 (non-emergency)
  • Website: www.brla.gov
  • Request help with fraud, ID theft, or scams affecting older residents.

3. Shreveport Police Department – Fraud Unit

  • Phone: (318) 673-7300 (non-emergency)
  • Website: www.shreveportla.gov
  • Report suspected scams, financial abuse, or digital fraud.

 FBI & Federal Scam Reporting

FBI New Orleans Field Office

  • Phone: (504) 816-3000
  • Website: www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/neworleans

Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)

  • Website: www.ic3.gov
  • File a report for phishing, romance fraud, identity theft, or online scams.

 Louisiana Attorney General – Elder Fraud & Consumer Protection

Office of the Louisiana Attorney General – Consumer Protection Section

  • Consumer Hotline: (800) 351-4889
  • Website: www.ag.state.la.us
  • Provides resources, complaint forms, scam alerts, and elder fraud prevention tools.

 Statewide Elder Services & Medicare Fraud Resources

Louisiana Adult Protective Services (APS)

  • Report elder abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation:
    Hotline: (833) 577-6532
  • Website: ldh.la.gov
  • Oversees protection of vulnerable adults through investigations and services.

Louisiana Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)

  • Phone: (877) 272-8720
  • Website: goea.louisiana.gov
  • Assists with identifying and reporting Medicare and health-related fraud.

Governor’s Office of Elderly Affairs (GOEA)

  • Info Line: (225) 342-7100
  • Website: goea.louisiana.gov
  • Coordinates senior services, legal aid, fraud education, and community outreach programs.

 Don’t Stay Silent. Pause, Verify, Report.

  • Louisiana seniors lose millions of dollars each year to scams, but your report can stop the next one.
  • Share these verified contacts with family, caregivers, and community groups.
  • Visit our Education Center for common scam examples, red flags, and reporting tips.
  • If it sounds too good to be true, or too scary to ignore, take a breath, hang up, and call a trusted source.
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