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The Montana Office of Consumer Protection recommends completing these steps to prevent fraud:

1. Freeze your credit: www.consumerprotection.mt.gov
2. Register with the federal Do Not Call Registry: www.donotcall.gov or 1-888-382-1222
3. Sign up for scam alerts: www.consumerprotection.mt.gov
4. Shred financial documents and documents that contain personal information
5. Stop pre-approved credit card offers: 1-888-567-8688 or www.optoutprescreen.com
6. Reduce unwanted mail: www.dmachoice.org
7. Get your free annual credit report
8. Watch your bank account and credit card statements
9. Never give out information on the phone or internet
10. Never wire money to someone you don't know
11. Ignore postcard advertisements for free products, sweepstakes wins, or magazine sales