Senior Scam Prevention & Fraud Resources in Nevada
Nevada seniors reported $115 million in elder fraud losses to the FBI in 2025, with 3,008 victims aged 60 and older. This page provides Nevada-specific scam prevention resources, official reporting contacts, and five years of FBI elder fraud data for the state.
Already been scammed? Read our First 24 Hours Emergency Guide for critical steps to take immediately.
I. Overview: Nevada’s Senior Population & Key Cities
As of 2024, Nevada’s population is approximately 3.2 million, with over 620,000 residents aged 65 and older — representing nearly 19.4% of the total population. Nevada has one of the highest senior population percentages in the western U.S., driven by retirement migration and aging baby boomers. This makes older Nevadans especially vulnerable to a wide range of cyber-enabled scams, including Medicare fraud, tech support hoaxes, and financial phishing schemes.
The state’s three largest cities — where seniors are highly concentrated and scams frequently reported — are:
- Las Vegas (approx. 660,000 people)
- Henderson (approx. 340,000 people)
- Reno (approx. 270,000 people)
These areas see high volumes of fraud complaints — and the data confirms it. In 2025, Nevada’s seniors lost $115 million to fraud, with investment scams leading at $61 million (+29%). Tech support fraud nearly doubled (+99%), and extortion is a major outlier at $16.6 million. Nevada has the #2 highest per-capita victim rate in the nation. Community awareness and direct access to official reporting channels are essential to keep seniors safe.
II. 2025 Victim Report: How Scammers Targeted Nevada’s Seniors
In 2025, Nevada had 3,008 victims aged 60+ who reported losses totaling $115,267,384 — up 31% in victims and 42% in losses compared to 2024 (2,299 victims / $81M).
Loss by Crime Type
| Crime Type | 2025 Loss | 2024 Loss | Change |
| Investment | $48,292,530 | $40,970,849 | +18% |
| Tech Support | $12,041,871 | $10,885,673 | +11% |
| Romance | $6,696,002 | $5,943,700 | +13% |
| Lottery/Sweepstakes | $2,386,369 | $2,089,893 | +14% |
| Extortion | $16,580,372 | $8,300 | +199664% |
| Government Impersonation | $4,477,783 | $6,909,685 | -35% |
Elder Fraud Loss Trajectory — Nevada
5-Year Elder Fraud Trend — Nevada (2021—2025)
| Year | Victims (60+) | Total Loss | YoY Change | Nat’l Rank |
| 2021 | 3,385 | $34,288,804 | — | #13 |
| 2022 | 1,914 | $38,563,008 | +12% | #20 |
| 2023 | 1,824 | $45,239,607 | +17% | #20 |
| 2024 | 2,300 | $81,400,930 | +80% | #17 |
| 2025 | 3,008 | $115,267,384 | +42% | #17 |
| 5-Year Total | 12,431 | $314,759,733 | +236% (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 Nevada Seniors (2025 vs. 5-Year)
| Crime Type | 2025 Victims | 2025 Loss | 5-Year Total | Growth (2021—25) |
| Investment | 328 | $48,292,530 | $135,099,718 | +256% |
| Extortion | 180 | $16,580,372 | $17,150,601 | +5,871% |
| Tech Support | 347 | $12,041,871 | $44,957,864 | +174% |
| Romance | 176 | $6,696,002 | $22,264,894 | New |
| Gov. Impersonation | 231 | $4,477,783 | $12,779,395 | +1,346% |
| Personal Data Breach | 228 | $3,425,816 | $9,207,260 | +264% |
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: Nevada ranks #2 nationally in per-capita elder fraud victim rate at 92.06 per 100,000 residents — second only to Arizona. Over 3,000 seniors were victimized in 2025, with $115 million in losses (+42% from 2024). Investment scams led at $61 million, but the standout is extortion at $16.6 million — one of the highest state-level extortion figures in the country. Romance scams held essentially flat (-1%), one of very few categories nationally that didn’t increase. Approximately 1 in every 1,086 Nevada residents aged 60+ reported being a victim.
National context: Nevada’s #2 per-capita ranking means its seniors are more likely to be targeted than those in 49 other states. Only Arizona has a higher rate. Las Vegas’s concentration of retirees, tourism-driven population, and high digital engagement likely contribute to this vulnerability. While the 42% year-over-year loss increase is below the national average of 57%, Nevada was already starting from a high base — the per-capita problem is structural, not new.
For the full national picture, including how Nevada 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 Support
1. Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) – Fraud Detail
- Phone: (702) 828-3111 (non-emergency)
- Website: www.lvmpd.com
- Tip: Ask for Financial Crimes Section to report elder-targeted fraud.
2. Henderson Police Department – Investigations Division
- Phone: (702) 267-5000 (non-emergency)
- Website: www.cityofhenderson.com
- Ask to be directed to financial or senior services-related fraud reports.
3. Reno Police Department – Economic Crimes Unit
- Phone: (775) 334-2121 (non-emergency)
- Website: www.reno.gov
- Request to file an elder fraud report or financial exploitation case.
FBI & Federal Reporting Tools
FBI Las Vegas Field Office
- Phone: (702) 385-1281
- Website: www.fbi.gov/contact-us/field-offices/lasvegas
Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3)
- Website: www.ic3.gov
- File reports for scams, identity theft, romance fraud, and online investment schemes.
Nevada Attorney General – Elder Fraud & Abuse
Nevada Attorney General’s Office – Senior Protection Unit
- Elder Protection Hotline: (888) 434-9989
- General Consumer Hotline: (702) 486-3132
- Website: ag.nv.gov
- Investigates senior fraud, abuse, and scams statewide, and provides referrals to local support.
Statewide Elder Protection & Medicare Fraud Support
Nevada Adult Protective Services (APS)
- To report elder abuse or financial exploitation:
24/7 Hotline: (888) 729-0571 - Website: adsd.nv.gov
Nevada Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP)
- Phone: (888) 838-7305
- Website: www.nevadaadrc.com
- Assists with detecting Medicare fraud, identity theft, and healthcare billing scams.
Nevada Aging and Disability Services Division (ADSD)
- Info Line: (775) 687-4210
- Website: adsd.nv.gov
- Connects seniors with legal aid, APS, senior centers, and financial protection programs.
Act Early. Report Confidently.
- Nevada seniors lose millions annually to scams — many preventable through awareness and early reporting.
- Save these contact numbers, and don’t hesitate to share them with caregivers or neighbors.
- Visit our Education Center to learn the signs of a scam and how to take action.
- If you feel something is wrong, trust your instincts — and report it.
IV. Learn More: Nevada Scam Prevention Guides
Explore Nevada-specific guides on the most common scams targeting seniors in your state:
- Tech Support Scams in Nevada — Learn to recognize fake pop-ups, phone calls, and remote access schemes.
- Investment Scams in Nevada — Protect your retirement savings from fraudulent advisors and crypto scams.
- Romance Scams in Nevada — Spot the warning signs of fake online relationships designed to steal money.
- Government Impersonation Scams in Nevada — Know what real government agencies will never ask you to do.
- How to Report Scams in Nevada — 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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