To help seniors stay informed and confident, a free Cyber Security Workshop will be held in Mesquite on February 24, 2026, featuring agents from the FBI’s Las Vegas office. Morning and afternoon sessions will be available, with limited seating. Learn how to spot scams and even “scam the scammers.”

Reservations and details are available online at www.medicare4mesquite.com/workshops. This community workshop is sponsored by Retirement Healthcare Advisors and is for educational purposes only.

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.

Experts agree that protecting personal information has never been more important. Seniors are encouraged to keep financial, medical, and banking details private; carry only essential information; secure smartphones and computers; and be cautious with emails, ads, and social media sharing. If something feels urgent, unfamiliar, or “too good to be true,” it probably is.

Staying informed is staying empowered—and seniors don’t have to face cyber threats alone.