Federal and state partners in New Hampshire issued an alert about scams targeting older adults. The guidance highlights impersonation schemes, romance fraud, and other financial exploitation, urging people to protect sensitive information and report suspicious activity.

Federal and state law enforcement in New Hampshire announced an alert focused on financial exploitation of older adults. Officials said scammers are using common “confidence” tactics—especially impersonation of trusted institutions and individuals—to gain access to money and personal details. The alert specifically cites romance fraud activity, alongside other financial exploitation methods that can include threats, urgent requests, and attempts to move victims off normal payment paths. The warning emphasizes practical prevention steps: don’t verify requests through call-backs using contact details provided by the caller, limit disclosure of financial and personal information, and be cautious with links, documents, or payment instructions sent by unknown parties. Authorities also urged the public to report suspected scams promptly to help connect patterns across cases and protect other potential victims. The message serves as a reminder that many of these schemes are designed to pressure victims into acting quickly, often by leveraging emotional manipulation and fake legitimacy.