🗺️ ScamMap
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🗺️ ScamMap: Elder Fraud Across America
Tap any state to see local scam data. Source: FBI IC3 Elder Fraud Report.
$4.8B
Total losses (60+)
286K+
Reports filed
$25K+
Average loss per victim
↑ 43%
Year-over-year increase
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Data based on FBI IC3 2024 Elder Fraud Report for adults 60+. Actual fraud losses are estimated to be significantly higher due to underreporting.
Key Findings from the FBI Elder Fraud Report
$4.8 Billion
Lost by seniors in 2024
Adults 60+ lost more money to fraud than any other age group. The real number is likely much higher because most fraud goes unreported.
43% Increase
Year-over-year jump
Elder fraud losses jumped 43% from the previous year. Scammers are getting more sophisticated, especially with AI voice cloning and crypto schemes.
#1: Investment Scams
Biggest dollar losses
Investment fraud -- including cryptocurrency schemes and "pig butchering" -- caused the highest dollar losses. These scams build trust over weeks or months before asking for money.
#1: Tech Support
Most reported scam type
Tech support scams generated the most complaints. Fake pop-ups, calls from "Microsoft," and remote access tricks remain the most common way scammers make first contact.
Most Affected States by Total Losses
Source: FBI IC3 2024 Elder Fraud Report (adults 60+). Actual losses are estimated to be significantly higher.
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