Senior Scam Prevention & Fraud Resources in Louisiana
Louisiana seniors reported $36 million in elder fraud losses to the FBI in 2025, with 1,906 victims aged 60 and older. This page provides Louisiana-specific scam prevention resources, official reporting contacts, and five years of FBI elder fraud data for the state.
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I. Overview: Louisiana’s Senior Population & Key Cities
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 continue to target Louisiana’s seniors, but the 2025 data shows a mixed picture. Total losses were $36 million. Unusually, three categories decreased: investment scams fell 36%, government impersonation dropped 68%, and lottery/sweepstakes declined 61%. Meanwhile, tech support fraud doubled (+102%) and romance scams surged 119%.
II. 2025 Victim Report: How Scammers Targeted Louisiana’s Seniors
In 2025, Louisiana had 1,906 victims aged 60+ who reported losses totaling $35,856,847 — up 39% in victims but down 4% in losses compared to 2024 (1,372 victims / $38M).
Loss by Crime Type
| Crime Type | 2025 Loss | 2024 Loss | Change |
| Investment | $13,353,766 | $20,842,485 | -36% |
| Tech Support | $8,291,885 | $4,106,472 | +102% |
| Romance | $4,608,623 | $2,107,809 | +119% |
| Lottery/Sweepstakes | $465,688 | $1,181,277 | -61% |
| Extortion | $136,510 | $1,200 | +11276% |
| Government Impersonation | $363,341 | $1,122,021 | -68% |
Elder Fraud Loss Trajectory — Louisiana
5-Year Elder Fraud Trend — Louisiana (2021—2025)
| Year | Victims (60+) | Total Loss | YoY Change | Nat’l Rank |
| 2021 | 730 | $17,153,418 | — | #22 |
| 2022 | 721 | $18,374,982 | +7% | #34 |
| 2023 | 737 | $31,037,438 | +69% | #27 |
| 2024 | 1,371 | $37,512,993 | +21% | #28 |
| 2025 | 1,906 | $35,856,847 | -4% | #37 |
| 5-Year Total | 5,465 | $139,935,678 | +109% (2021—2025) | — |
Source: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Annual Reports, 2021—2025. Covers victims aged 60 and older. National rank is by total dollar loss among 52 states/territories. National totals: $1.6B (2021), $3.0B (2022), $3.3B (2023), $4.7B (2024), $7.4B (2025) — $20.1 billion stolen from American seniors over five years.
Top Crime Types Targeting Louisiana Seniors (2025 vs. 5-Year)
| Crime Type | 2025 Victims | 2025 Loss | 5-Year Total | Growth (2021—25) |
| Investment | 127 | $13,353,766 | $51,485,034 | +719% |
| Tech Support | 244 | $8,291,885 | $21,988,925 | +685% |
| Romance | 146 | $4,608,623 | $10,705,383 | New |
| BEC | 43 | $3,108,888 | $12,260,286 | New |
| Personal Data Breach | 129 | $1,477,287 | $5,543,337 | +287% |
| Lottery/Sweepstakes | 50 | $465,688 | $1,461,755 | +267% |
Top 6 crime types by 2025 losses. Growth calculated from 2021 to 2025. For national crime type trends, see our Crime Type Migration Analysis.
What the data reveals: Louisiana’s elder fraud losses totaled $36 million in 2025, with 1,906 seniors victimized. The most unusual pattern: three major crime categories decreased — investment scams fell 36% (from $21 million to $13 million), government impersonation dropped 68%, and lottery/sweepstakes declined 61%. This is one of only a few states where investment fraud actually shrank. Meanwhile, tech support fraud doubled (+102%) to $8.3 million, and romance scams surged 119% to $4.6 million. Approximately 1 in every 2,412 Louisiana residents aged 60+ reported being a victim.
National context: Louisiana ranks #46 in per-capita victim rate (41.46 per 100,000), one of the lowest in the country. The decline in investment fraud is nearly unique nationally — most states saw this category surge. The three simultaneous declines suggest either effective local enforcement, shifting scammer focus to other states, or reporting changes. However, the tech support and romance surges show new threats are filling the gap.
For the full national picture, including how Louisiana compares to every other state, visit our national hub page with interactive data and rankings.
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.
IV. Learn More: Louisiana Scam Prevention Guides
Explore Louisiana-specific guides on the most common scams targeting seniors in your state:
- Tech Support Scams in Louisiana — Learn to recognize fake pop-ups, phone calls, and remote access schemes.
- Investment Scams in Louisiana — Protect your retirement savings from fraudulent advisors and crypto scams.
- Romance Scams in Louisiana — Spot the warning signs of fake online relationships designed to steal money.
- Government Impersonation Scams in Louisiana — Know what real government agencies will never ask you to do.
- How to Report Scams in Louisiana — Step-by-step guide to reporting fraud and starting recovery.
For national-level data on each scam type, see our Investment, Tech Support, Romance, and Government Impersonation national guides.
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