Protecting Utah Seniors from Tech Support Scams
In 2025, 224 Utah seniors reported tech support scam complaints to the FBI, contributing to total elder fraud losses of $65.9 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 Utah Seniors Are Especially Vulnerable
Utah has unique characteristics that put its senior population at heightened risk:
- Affinity fraud capital: Utah has historically been called the “affinity fraud capital” due to scammers exploiting tight-knit religious and community networks
- Trust culture: Utah’s strong community bonds and culture of trust make seniors particularly vulnerable to scams from people who appear to share their values
- Growing senior population: Utah’s 65-and-over population is growing rapidly as retirees are attracted by the state’s natural beauty and low crime
- Rural western areas: Much of southern and western Utah is extremely rural with limited access to services and broadband
- Multi-level marketing culture: Utah’s history with MLM companies can blur the line between legitimate and fraudulent investment opportunities for seniors
5-Year Trend: Tech Support Scam Losses in Utah (2021–2025)
| Year | Victims (60+) | Losses | YoY Change |
| 2021 | 172 | $2.8M | — |
| 2022 | 178 | $8.6M | +209% |
| 2023 | 165 | $7.7M | -10% |
| 2024 | 182 | $7.4M | -4% |
| 2025 | 224 | $10.2M | +37% |
| 5-Year Total | 921 | $36.7M | +267% |
Source: FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Annual Reports, 2021–2025. Victims and losses for Utah residents aged 60 and older.
Utah ranks #29 nationally in tech support scam losses targeting seniors, with $10.2 million lost in 2025 across 224 reported victims. Year over year, losses surged +37% — significantly faster than the national average of +5%. Over the full five-year period, tech support scam losses in Utah grew +267%.
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 Utah
- Office of the Utah Attorney General: (801) 538-9600 | attorneygeneral.utah.gov
- FTC: reportfraud.ftc.gov
- FBI IC3: ic3.gov
- Microsoft: microsoft.com/reportascam
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