Reported fraud losses among older Americans hit $3 billion in 2025 as big losses surge: FTC report

What happened: Older Americans reported $3 billion in fraud losses in 2025, according to an FTC report, with big losses surging. Key numbers: $2.1 billion came from fraud losses of at least $100,000, accounting for 70% of the $3 billion lost overall. Why it matters: The report shows large losses making up the bulk of reported fraud losses among older Americans.

Older Americans reported $3 billion in fraud losses in 2025, according to an FTC report, with big losses surging.

The report shows large losses making up the bulk of reported fraud losses among older Americans.