Office of Consumer Protection

The Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection warned all Montanans of a current cryptocurrency scam.

Attorney General Tim Fox spoke to KGVO News about Safer Internet Day and how the Montana DOJ is helping to protect citizens against scams and fraud.

Montana Attorney General Tim Fox announced on Monday that over $2.5 million recovered from sham charities have been distributed to legitimate cancer charities.

Montana Attorney General Tim Fox announced a settlement with TK Holdings, the U.S. subsidiary of Takata, over allegations that the company concealed safety issues related to its airbag systems which were installed in a wide variety of vehicles.

Some older model Hondas and Acuras have faulty airbags that may rupture on impact.

Montana Attorney General Tim Fox’s Office was notified this week of a new "paver" scam that has been seen recently in Great Falls and Helena.

As KGVO News reported, an unidentified female is suspected of stealing credit and debit cards last weekend and running up bills of over $10,000 in less than two hours.

It's more than just smoke that the Flathead Valley has been dealing with this summer. Vehicle warranty scams are starting to make the rounds in the area and law enforcement is helping citizens take action.

Attorney General Tim Fox’s Office of Consumer Protection wants to warn Montana consumers about door-to-door home repair scams that pop up in Montana every summer.

Attorney General Tim Fox announced at a press conference on Wednesday morning he has selected E. Edwin Eck of Missoula to lead the Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection.