Annual Report to Congress on Department of Justice Activities to Combat Elder Fraud and Abuse

The Department of Justice's annual report to Congress describes the agency's activities to combat elder fraud and abuse spanning July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. During the reporting period, the Department pursued 283 criminal and civil enforcement actions involving conduct that targeted or disproportionately affected older adults. Approximately 95% of the cases were criminal in nature, and 36% involved international schemes. These cases named over 600 defendants charged with stealing or alleged to have stolen over $2 billion from over one million victims.

According to the FBI Internet Crime Report 2024, the top six types of elder fraud schemes during the reporting period were: investment, tech support, confidence/romance, business email compromise, personal data breach, and government impersonation. The report also includes information on public awareness activities, efforts to enhance the capacity of state and local elder justice professionals, and victim support and recovery efforts.