Authorities warned that scammers are targeting older adults with investment/crypto fraud and related impersonation ploys. The alert provides prevention and reporting guidance for suspected schemes.

New Hampshire federal and state partners issued a targeted warning about financial exploitation scams aimed at older adults, including schemes involving crypto and “investment” promises. The notice describes how scammers may pose as government-linked entities or officials to establish credibility before steering victims toward fraudulent transfers, accounts, or trading platforms. Officials said the schemes often follow a recognizable pattern: gain trust through impersonation and pressure, then pivot to payment instructions framed as urgent or secure. In many cases, victims are pushed to take actions quickly—such as moving funds, sending payments, or sharing sensitive information—before they can verify claims. The alert underscores that crypto-related fraud frequently relies on a lack of transparency and the victim’s difficulty reversing transactions after funds are sent. The guidance also stresses safeguarding sensitive information and using official, independently verified channels to confirm any requests. Authorities asked residents to report suspected scams so investigators can track emerging methods and reduce harm to other people who may be targeted using the same script. Overall, the alert is designed to help older adults and caregivers spot manipulation tied to crypto and fake legitimacy.