The Silent Crisis: Combating Organized Cyber Fraud Targeting America’s Older Adults

This ICIT virtual briefing, The Silent Crisis: Combating Organized Cyber Fraud Targeting America’s Older Adults, will examine the rapid rise of organized, transnational cybercrime targeting seniors and the growing national security, public safety, and economic risks posed by elder fraud.

Elder fraud has evolved from isolated scams into highly coordinated criminal enterprises that exploit digital platforms, financial systems, and jurisdictional gaps—leaving older Americans financially and emotionally devastated while overwhelming local and federal law enforcement agencies. Despite mounting losses and underreporting, the lack of coordinated investigative capacity continues to allow fraud networks to operate at scale.

This session will highlight the mission and operational model of the National Elder Fraud Coordination Center (NEFCC), an organization designed to serve as a force multiplier for law enforcement by combining public- and private-sector data, advanced analytics, and dedicated expertise to support impactful investigations. Participants will gain insight into how coordinated intelligence development, cross-sector collaboration, and…