Protecting Louisiana Seniors from Tech Support Scams
In 2025, 244 Louisiana seniors reported tech support scam complaints to the FBI, contributing to total elder fraud losses of $35.9 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 Louisiana Seniors Are Especially Vulnerable
Louisiana has unique characteristics that put its senior population at heightened risk:
- High poverty rate: Louisiana has one of the highest overall poverty rates in the nation, with many seniors living on limited fixed incomes
- Rural isolation: Much of Louisiana outside New Orleans and Baton Rouge is deeply rural, with limited access to in-person tech support and financial services
- Southern trust culture: Louisiana’s warm, community-oriented culture means seniors are more likely to trust callers who sound friendly and helpful
- Natural disaster vulnerability: Seniors affected by hurricanes and flooding are targeted by scammers posing as FEMA, insurance companies, or government relief agencies
- Limited broadband: Many rural Louisiana parishes lack reliable internet, reducing seniors’ exposure to online fraud awareness resources
5-Year Trend: Tech Support Scam Losses in Louisiana (2021–2025)
| Year | Victims (60+) | Losses | YoY Change |
| 2021 | 121 | $1.1M | — |
| 2022 | 146 | $4.3M | +308% |
| 2023 | 142 | $4.2M | -2% |
| 2024 | 184 | $4.1M | -3% |
| 2025 | 244 | $8.3M | +102% |
| 5-Year Total | 837 | $22.0M | +685% |
Source: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Annual Reports, 2021–2025. Victims and losses for Louisiana residents aged 60 and older.
Louisiana ranks #31 nationally in tech support scam losses targeting seniors, with $8.3 million lost in 2025 across 244 reported victims. Year over year, losses surged +102% — significantly faster than the national average of +5%. Over the full five-year period, tech support scam losses in Louisiana grew +685%.
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 Louisiana
- Office of the Louisiana Attorney General: (225) 326-6000 | ag.louisiana.gov
- FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov
- FBI IC3: ic3.gov
- Microsoft: microsoft.com/reportascam
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