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   BBB OnLine Complaint System (Separate Website)
Information about what to do if you have a problem with a business, including how to file a complaint with the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
By: Better Business Bureau (BBB)
  
   
   Federal Trade Commission Consumer Complaint Form (Separate Website)
Information about how to make a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about consumer fraud.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
  
   
   Insurance Complaint Form (Separate Website)
Fill out an online insurance fraud complaint for the office of the Montana State Auditor.
By: Montana State Auditor's Office (SAO)
  
   
   National Do Not Call Registry (Separate Website)
Information about the National Do Not Call Registry. The National Do Not Call Registry helps you limit the number of telemarketers who can call you. This Web site also tells you how to file a "Do Not Call Compaint" against a telemarketer for a violation.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
  
   
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   Choosing a Contractor (Separate Website)
How to protect yourself and hire the best contractor for your needs.
By: Montana Department of Justice (DOJ)
  
   
   How to Not Get Hooked by a Phishing Scam This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Information on “Phishing” and how you can protect your personal information from online scam artists
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
  
   
   Internet Security: Phishing, Spam, Spyware, etc. (Separate Website)
How to protect yourself and your computer.
By: Montana Department of Justice (DOJ)
  
   
   Living Trust Scams (Separate Website)
How to avoid living trust scams.
By: State Bar of Montana
  
   
   Solving Consumer Problems (Separate Website)
What to do when you have a complaint about a product or service.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
  
   
   Avoiding Credit and Charge Card Fraud This link opens a PDF file in a new window.  If you do not have an accessible Acrobat Reader, a link is provided at the bottom of this page. (Separate Website)
Steps you can take to help avoid fraud.
By: Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
  
   
 
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