Protecting Nevada Seniors from Tech Support Scams
In 2025, 347 Nevada seniors reported tech support scam complaints to the FBI, contributing to total elder fraud losses of $115.3 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 Nevada Seniors Are Especially Vulnerable
Nevada has unique characteristics that put its senior population at heightened risk:
- Retirement destination: Nevada is a top retirement state with no state income tax, concentrating wealthy retirees that scammers actively target
- Entertainment culture: Las Vegas’s gambling culture can make seniors more comfortable with risk-taking, which scammers exploit with investment schemes
- Transient population: Nevada’s high turnover rate means many seniors live far from family and long-time friends, increasing isolation
- Desert isolation: Outside Las Vegas and Reno, Nevada is extremely rural and isolated, with seniors hours from the nearest services
- Rapid growth: Nevada’s booming senior population is outpacing fraud prevention and elder protection resources
5-Year Trend: Tech Support Scam Losses in Nevada (2021–2025)
| Year | Victims (60+) | Losses | YoY Change |
| 2021 | 284 | $4.4M | — |
| 2022 | 332 | $7.4M | +68% |
| 2023 | 336 | $10.3M | +39% |
| 2024 | 336 | $10.9M | +6% |
| 2025 | 347 | $12.0M | +11% |
| 5-Year Total | 1,635 | $45.0M | +174% |
Source: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Annual Reports, 2021–2025. Victims and losses for Nevada residents aged 60 and older.
Nevada ranks #25 nationally in tech support scam losses targeting seniors, with $12.0 million lost in 2025 across 347 reported victims. That represents 1.1% of all U.S. tech support scam losses against older adults. Year over year, losses changed +11% (national average: +5%). Over the full five-year period, tech support scam losses in Nevada grew +174%.
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 Nevada
- Office of the Nevada Attorney General: (775) 684-1100 | ag.nv.gov
- FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov
- FBI IC3: ic3.gov
- Microsoft: microsoft.com/reportascam
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