SKOWHEGAN, Maine (WABI) - Each year, Mainers lose millions of dollars to fraud.

Those often targeted are older adults.

According to data from the FBI , more than 600 people in Maine lost nearly $13 million to elder fraud last year.

“Elder fraud is a growing problem and a shameful crime,” said Kimberly Milka, acting special agent in charge of the FBI’s Boston Division. “Not only does it rob an already vulnerable population of their sense of security, but it leaves them with devastating financial losses.”

While anyone at any age can fall prey to scams, experts say larger sums of money are stolen from older adults who have more to lose.

“Some of our older citizens lose their retirements from it because they’re trying to help somebody or someone in their family, and it’s actually a scam

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