Scams

The Better Business Bureau received over 2,100 scam reports in the northwest during 2016 on its “Scam Tracker” web reporting service.

Tuesday, November 29 has been designated as 'Giving Tuesday' around the world through social media, and the Better Business Bureau has tips to help you give wisely and safely.

As winter approaches, the Better Business Bureau warns consumers about four different scams that can rob them of their hard-earned money.

The Better Business Bureau is warning Montana job seekers to be on the lookout for seasonal scams. Montana Marketplace Director Dan Buchta says a common scheme involves overpaying employees.

This week is National Consumer Protection Week. Montana Attorney General Tim Fox is warning the public about the type of scams that can occur and what to look out for.

The Montana Department of Justice reminds the public to keep an eye out for online shopping scams, identity theft attempts, and false charity solicitations during the upcoming holiday season.

In a press release issued on Tuesday, Montana Insurance Commissioner Monica J. Lindeen is warning Missoula residents to be aware of “storm chasers,” or contractors who come to communities recovering from a serious storm and solicit repair work, sometimes doing shoddy work or committing insurance fraud...

Montana’s Office of Consumer Protection facilitated the return of more than five million dollars to the state’s citizens last year.

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.

The Montana State Department of Justice Office of Consumer Protection is warning Montanans about possible identity theft scams related to medical and health insurance services like the new Affordable Healthcare Act exchanges.