Protecting New Jersey Seniors from Tech Support Scams
In 2025, 580 New Jersey seniors reported tech support scam complaints to the FBI, contributing to total elder fraud losses of $249.8 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 New Jersey Seniors Are Especially Vulnerable
New Jersey has unique characteristics that put its senior population at heightened risk:
- Highest losses: New Jersey’s $249.8 million in elder fraud losses ranks among the highest in the nation, reflecting its wealthy senior population
- Dense population: As the most densely populated state, New Jersey seniors face a high volume of phone scams and unsolicited contacts
- Financial hub: Proximity to New York City and Wall Street makes investment scams sound more credible to New Jersey seniors
- Diverse communities: New Jersey’s diverse senior population includes immigrants targeted with language-specific scams
- High cost of living: New Jersey’s expensive cost of living creates financial pressure on seniors, making promises of returns more tempting
5-Year Trend: Tech Support Scam Losses in New Jersey (2021–2025)
| Year | Victims (60+) | Losses | YoY Change |
| 2021 | 368 | $9.9M | — |
| 2022 | 429 | $21.9M | +120% |
| 2023 | 495 | $23.0M | +5% |
| 2024 | 490 | $19.5M | -15% |
| 2025 | 580 | $27.4M | +40% |
| 5-Year Total | 2,362 | $101.8M | +176% |
Source: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Annual Reports, 2021–2025. Victims and losses for New Jersey residents aged 60 and older.
New Jersey ranks #10 nationally in tech support scam losses targeting seniors, with $27.4 million lost in 2025 across 580 reported victims. That represents 2.6% of all U.S. tech support scam losses against older adults. Year over year, losses surged +40% — significantly faster than the national average of +5%. Over the full five-year period, tech support scam losses in New Jersey grew +176%.
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 New Jersey
- Office of the New Jersey Attorney General: (609) 292-8740 | nj.gov/oag
- FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov
- FBI IC3: ic3.gov
- Microsoft: microsoft.com/reportascam
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