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Frauds & Scams
Description
Find information, forms, and resources to help you protect yourself from scams, fie consumer complaints, and recover from identity theft.
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Whether you’re renewing your Green Card, becoming a citizen, or trying to choose the right forms, immigration issues can be complicated – and it’s important to do things right. Use the resources on this page to help you spot and avoid scams, and find the right kind of help.
A list of common problems and the places for you to talk to for that specific problem.
Information about how to make a complaint to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) about consumer fraud.
Fraud attempts targeting Veterans, their families, survivors, and caregivers are on the rise. Fraud can be defined as intentional deception that results in the loss of money or benefits. Fraudsters, or bad actors, are actively evolving new tactics to deprive Veterans of their hard-earned cash and benefits.
Scammers sometimes pretend to be government officials to get you to send them money or to steal your personal information. This page includes information about scammers who pretend to be from the DOC, the FTC, Medicare, and SNAP as well as tips for recognizing and dealing with government imposter scams.
Information on phishing and how you can protect your personal information from online scam artists.
Information to help you get your free credit report.
Learn what identity theft is, how to protect your personal information, and what to do if you think you are the victim of identity theft.
IdentityTheft.gov can help you report and recover from identity theft. You will explain what happened so you can get a personal recovery plan and then help for putting that plan to action.
The Office of Consumer Protection seeks to protect Montana consumers from, and educate them about, harmful and unfair practices by retail businesses.
What to do when you have a complaint about a product or service. How to file complaints about scams, violations of your consumer rights, and issues with insurance companies.
Learn what can happen when you sign papers about your land, house, or vehicle.
Legal Forms
Fill out an online insurance fraud complaint for the office of the Montana State Auditor.
