Protecting Texas Seniors from Tech Support Scams
In 2025, 1,708 Texas seniors reported tech support scam complaints to the FBI, contributing to total elder fraud losses of $678.6 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 Texas Seniors Are Especially Vulnerable
Texas has unique characteristics that put its senior population at heightened risk:
- Massive senior population: Texas has over 3.8 million residents 65+, the second-largest senior population in the U.S., creating an enormous target pool
- Oil and energy wealth: Texas retirees from the oil, gas, and energy sectors often have substantial retirement savings that attract investment scammers
- Border community targeting: Seniors along the Texas-Mexico border face bilingual scams exploiting immigration fears and cross-border family ties
- Rural isolation: Much of West and Central Texas is deeply rural, with seniors hours from the nearest consumer protection office or tech support
- Military retiree concentration: Major bases like Fort Cavazos and Joint Base San Antonio bring military retirees targeted by VA and benefits impersonation scams
5-Year Trend: Tech Support Scam Losses in Texas (2021–2025)
| Year | Victims (60+) | Losses | YoY Change |
| 2021 | 851 | $15.1M | — |
| 2022 | 1,113 | $41.8M | +177% |
| 2023 | 1,114 | $40.9M | -2% |
| 2024 | 1,321 | $48.2M | +18% |
| 2025 | 1,708 | $92.5M | +92% |
| 5-Year Total | 6,107 | $238.5M | +512% |
Source: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Annual Reports, 2021–2025. Victims and losses for Texas residents aged 60 and older.
Texas ranks #3 nationally in tech support scam losses targeting seniors, with $92.5 million lost in 2025 across 1,708 reported victims. That represents 8.7% of all U.S. tech support scam losses against older adults. Year over year, losses surged +92% — significantly faster than the national average of +5%. Over the full five-year period, tech support scam losses in Texas grew +512%.
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 Texas
- Office of the Texas Attorney General: (512) 463-2100 | texasattorneygeneral.gov
- FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov
- FBI IC3: ic3.gov
- Microsoft: microsoft.com/reportascam
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