406 area code spam & scam calls

Got a call from 406? The 406 area code covers Statewide, MT. 554 spam and scam calls have been reported from 406 numbers, contributing to 9,651 fraud reports filed in Montana ($23 million in losses).

406 reports in the last 7 / 30 / 90 days

Rolling community-report counts for 406 numbers, refreshed daily.

Cities served: Billings, Missoula.

Top reported scam patterns from 406

• impostor scams
• online shopping fraud

Top 3 scam types tied to 406 (Montana region)

1. impostor scams
2. online shopping fraud
3. credit bureau scams

Region patterns include statewide trends from the FTC Consumer Sentinel Network Data Book 2024 (9,651 reports, $23 million in losses across Montana).

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What to do if a 406 number calls you

1. Don't answer unknown 406 numbers — let them go to voicemail.
2. If you answered, never confirm personal information or press numbers to "speak with an agent".
3. Block the number on your phone and report it at donotcall.gov.
4. File a complaint with the Montana Office of Consumer Protection at https://dojmt.gov/consumer/.
5. Report federally to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov.

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