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Cyber Fraud and Seniors: Staying Safe, Informed, and Empowered, February 24

Where: Holiday Inn Resort, Mesquite
Address: 333 N Sandhill Blvd, Mesquite NV 89027

This event is provided for the Mesquite community at no Cost by Retirement Healthcare Advisors.

Seating is limited, reserve your seat in advance

First Session: February 24, 2026 at 10 AM
Second Session: February 24, 2026 at 1 PM

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New statistics for 2025 confirm an important message for Nevada seniors: awareness matters. According to data from the FBI’s Las Vegas Field Office, approximately 30% of all reported cyber fraud in Nevada targets individuals over the age of 60. Nationally, financial losses among seniors are more than double those experienced by adults ages 30–49, totaling an estimated $3.47 billion in losses to older Americans.
Even more concerning, FBI representatives estimate that less than half of all fraud against seniors is ever reported, meaning the true impact is likely much higher. While this may sound alarming, the good news is that understanding today’s scams is one of the strongest tools seniors have to protect themselves
The FBI’s 2024 report revealed some surprising trends. Many people assume identity theft is the most common scam affecting seniors. While any loss is upsetting, the average reported loss from identity theft is under $6,000 per incident. In contrast, tech support scams were nearly three times more common and far more costly, with an average loss of $32,397 per case—over five times higher. Phishing and spoofing scams were also widespread, but the average loss per incident was much lower, around $1,440.
So which scams cause the greatest financial harm? The five most costly schemes impacting Nevada seniors in 2024 were investment scams, tech support fraud, real estate scams, government impersonation, and romance or confidence scams. Together, these accounted for $74.5 million in losses statewide.
Tech support scams were also the most frequently reported fraud type, followed by extortion, personal data breaches, government impersonation, and investment scams—occurring a combined 1,386 times in 2024.
The FBI’s 2024 report revealed some surprising trends. Many people assume identity theft is the most common scam affecting seniors. While any loss is upsetting, the average reported loss from identity theft is under $6,000 per incident. In contrast, tech support scams were nearly three times more common and far more costly, with an average loss of $32,397 per case—over five times higher. Phishing and spoofing scams were also widespread, but the average loss per incident was much lower, around $1,440.
So which scams cause the greatest financial harm? The five most costly schemes impacting Nevada seniors in 2024 were investment scams, tech support fraud, real estate scams, government impersonation, and romance or confidence scams. Together, these accounted for $74.5 million in losses statewide.
Tech support scams were also the most frequently reported fraud type, followed by extortion, personal data breaches, government impersonation, and investment scams—occurring a combined 1,386 times in 2024.