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Calculated Shard: 151 (from laksa164)

2. Crawled Status Check

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curl -X POST \
  'http://laksa151.int.ahrefs:8124/' \
  -H 'Content-Type: text/plain' \
  -H 'X-ClickHouse-Database: crawler3' \
  -H 'Authorization: Basic YXBpOg==' \
  -d 'SELECT getAhrefsURLFromUnparsed(src_unparsed) AS found_url, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(download_stamp), 0) AS crawl_time, ifNull(toUnixTimestamp(props_url_first_seen), 0) AS first_indexed_time, download_http_code AS http_code, src_unparsed AS src_unparsed, src_root_hash AS src_root_hash, history_drop_reason AS history_drop_reason, meta_title AS meta_title, meta_descriptions AS meta_descriptions, attrs_boilerpipe_text AS attrs_boilerpipe_text, attrs_markdown AS attrs_markdown, attrs_readable_markdown AS attrs_readable_markdown, meta_canonical AS meta_canonical FROM crawler3.page_info_local FINAL PREWHERE (src_root_hash, src_unparsed) IN ((getAhrefsRootHashFromUnparsed(getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/\')), getAhrefsUnparsedNoserviceFromURL(\'https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/\'))) FORMAT JSONEachRow'

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The Consumer Protection Act prohibits businesses from taking advantage of consumers.\nThe major responsibilities of the OCP include\nProviding information to consumers about the Consumer Protection Act\nEnforcing consumer laws designed to protect the consumer from unfair or deceptive business practices\nAssisting consumers by distributing consumer education materials including consumer alerts and scam alerts\nInvestigating false, misleading, or deceptive trade practices\nAssisting in the preparation of legislation designed to protect consumers\nEnforcing statutes relating to telephone solicitation and telemarketing\nParticipating in multi-jurisdictional actions with other state and federal law enforcement agencies\nFile a Consumer Complaint Online\nReport a Scam Online\nSkip OCP Pages Menu\nOCP\nOffice of Consumer Protection Home\nEnd-of-Life Registry and Advance Health Care Directives\nComplaints\/Scams\nConsumer Complaints\nCommon Scams\nReported Data Breaches\nAffected by Data Breach\nTow Truck Complaints and Resolution Committee\nUnauthorized Practice of Law\nCredit Reports\nCommon Issues\nChoosing a Contractor\nDebt Relief\nGift Cards\/Certificates\nHelpful Agencies and Resources\nIdentity Theft and Security Freeze\nInternet Security\nRequest a Presentation\nSmall Claims Court\nTenants and Landlords\nUsed Vehicle Buying Guide\nVehicles and the Lemon Law\nCharities\/Nonprofits\nDonations to Charities\nComplaint Against a Non-Profit Organization\nRequirements for Businesses\nDebt Management and Debt Settlement Businesses\nReporting Requirements for Data Breaches\nTelemarking Businesses\nTobacco Directory and Tobacco Settlement\nMontana Consumer Data Privacy\nYou may contact the Office of Consumer Protection by phone, fax, U.S. Mail and e-mail.\nP. O. Box 200151\nHelena, MT 59620-0151\nToll-Free:\n  800-481-6896\nPhone:\n406-444-4500\nFax:\n  406-444-5275\nE-mail:\n  \n[email protected]\nOCP Contact Information\nYou may contact the Office of Consumer Protection by phone, fax, U.S. Mail and e-mail.\nOffice of Consumer Protection\nP. O. Box 200151\nHelena, MT 59620-0151\nToll-Free:\n  800-481-6896\nPhone:\n406-444-4500\nFax:\n  406-444-5275\nE-mail:\n  \n[email protected]\nPhysical Address:\nMazurek Building\n215 North Sanders\nHelena, MT 59601\nHOME\n  |  \nCONTACT\n  |   \nNEWS\n  |  \nMT.GOV\n |  \nTITLE 6 INFO\n | \nPRIVACY & SECURITY POLICY\n \nPage load link\nSearch for:\nGo to Top","attrs_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/#content)\n\nNow Open: [Montana Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/leappreciation\/ \"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250414024446\/https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/leappreciation\/\")\n\n# [Montana Department of Justice](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/)\n# [Montana Department of Justice](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/)\n\nMenu\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/)\n- [The AG’s Office](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/)\n  ![](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/starDiv.png)\n  \n  Menu\n  \n  - [About Austin Knudsen](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/about-austin-knudsen\/)\n  - [About the Attorney General’s Office](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/)\n  - [AG’s Roles & Responsibilities](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/roles-responsibilities\/)\n  - [Attorney General’s Opinions](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/attorney-general-opinions\/)\n  - [State Attorney’s Office](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/state-attorneys-office\/)\n  \n  ![](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/starDiv.png)\n  \n  ## The Attorney General’s Office\n  [I’d like to Meet with the AG](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/request-a-meeting-the-ag\/)\n  \n  [I’d like the AG to Speak at an Event](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/request-the-ag-speak-at-an-event\/)\n  \n  Menu\n  \n  - [About Austin Knudsen](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/about-austin-knudsen\/)\n  - [About the Attorney General’s Office](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/)\n  - [AG’s Roles & Responsibilities](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/roles-responsibilities\/)\n  - [Attorney General’s Opinions](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/attorney-general-opinions\/)\n  - [State Attorney’s Office](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/state-attorneys-office\/)\n  \n  ## The Attorney General’s Office\n  [I’d like to Meet with the AG](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/request-a-meeting-the-ag\/)\n  \n  [I’d like the AG to Speak at an Event](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/request-the-ag-speak-at-an-event\/)\n  - [About the AG’s Office](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/)\n  - [State Attorney’s Office](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/state-attorneys-office\/)\n  - [About Austin Knudsen](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/about-austin-knudsen\/)\n  - [Roles & Responsibilities](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/roles-responsibilities\/)\n  - [Attorney General Opinions](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/attorney-general-opinions\/)\n  - [Ballot Initiatives](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/?page_id=165)\n- [Our Work](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/)\n  ## Our Divisions\n  ![](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/starDiv.png)\n  \n  Menu\n  \n  - [Division of Criminal Investigation](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/dci-home\/)\n  - [Forensic Science Division](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/forensic-science-division\/)\n  - [Gambling Control Division](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/gaming\/)\n  - [Montana Highway Patrol](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/montana-highway-patrol\/)\n  - [Montana Law Enforcement Academy](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/mlea\/)\n  - [Motor Vehicle Division](https:\/\/mvdmt.gov\/)\n  \n  ## Our Programs\n  ![](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/starDiv.png)\n  \n  Menu\n  \n  - [Sexual or Violent Offender Registry](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/sexual-or-violent-offender-registry\/)\n  - [Office of Victim Services](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/victim-services\/)\n  - [Sexual Assault Response Network](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/victim-services\/sexual-assault-response-network\/)\n  - [Office of Consumer Protection](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/)\n  - [Missing Persons](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/missing-persons\/)\n  - [Montana Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/mmip-home\/)\n  - [Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/dci-home\/crime-information-bureau\/icac\/)\n  \n  ## Our Affiliates\n  ![](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/starDiv.png)\n  \n  Menu\n  \n  - [Office of the Child and Family Ombudsman](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/ocfo\/)\n  - [Public Safety Officer Standards & Training Council](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/post\/)\n  - [Natural Resource Damage Program](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/nrdp\/)\n  - [Board of Crime Control](https:\/\/mbcc.mt.gov\/)\n  - [Healthcare Violence Reporting](https:\/\/app.doj.mt.gov\/apps\/HB590\/)\n  - [Our Divisions](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/)\n    - [Division of Criminal Investigation](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/dci-home\/)\n    - [Forensic Science Division](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/forensic-science-division\/)\n    - [Gambling Control Division](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/gaming\/)\n    - [Montana Highway Patrol](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/montana-highway-patrol\/)\n    - [Montana Law Enforcement Academy](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/mlea\/)\n    - [Motor Vehicle Division](https:\/\/mvdmt.gov\/)\n  - [Our Programs](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/)\n    - [Sexual or Violent Offender Registry](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/sexual-or-violent-offender-registry\/)\n    - [Office of Victim Services](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/victim-services\/)\n    - [Sexual Assault Response Network](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/victim-services\/sexual-assault-response-network\/)\n    - [Office of Consumer Protection](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/)\n    - [Missing Persons](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/missing-persons\/)\n    - [Montana Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/mmip-home\/)\n    - [Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/dci-home\/crime-information-bureau\/icac\/)\n  - [Our Affiliates](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/)\n    - [Office of the Child and Family Ombudsman](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/ocfo\/)\n    - [Public Safety Officer Standards & Training Council](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/post\/)\n    - [Natural Resource Damage Program](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/nrdp\/)\n    - [Montana Board of Crime Control](https:\/\/mbcc.mt.gov\/)\n    - [Healthcare Violence Reporting](https:\/\/app.doj.mt.gov\/apps\/HB590\/)\n- [Press Releases](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/category\/press-release\/)\n- [Contact Us](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/)\n  - [Contact AG Office](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/contact-mt-doj\/)\n  - [Staff Directory](https:\/\/directory.mt.gov\/govt\/state-dir\/agency\/justice)\n  - [Serving the AG Office](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/Policy-Service-on-State-State-Officers-and-Notice-of-Const.-Challenge-FINAL.pdf)\n  - [Public Records Requests](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/public-records-requests\/)\n- [Search](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/#awb-oc__108)\n# [Montana Department of Justice](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/)\n![logo for Montana Department of Justice](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DOJ-logo.webp)\n# Office of Consumer Protection\nOffice of Consumer Protection[Kirk](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/author\/kirk\/ \"Posts by Kirk\")2025-12-17T13:53:13-07:00\n\nThe **Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is here to help –** The OCP seeks to protect Montana consumers from, and educate them about, harmful and unfair practices by retail businesses. The Consumer Protection Act prohibits businesses from taking advantage of consumers.\n\n## The major responsibilities of the OCP include\n- Providing information to consumers about the Consumer Protection Act\n- Enforcing consumer laws designed to protect the consumer from unfair or deceptive business practices\n- Assisting consumers by distributing consumer education materials including consumer alerts and scam alerts\n- Investigating false, misleading, or deceptive trade practices\n- Assisting in the preparation of legislation designed to protect consumers\n- Enforcing statutes relating to telephone solicitation and telemarketing\n- Participating in multi-jurisdictional actions with other state and federal law enforcement agencies\n\n[File a Consumer Complaint Online](https:\/\/app.doj.mt.gov\/OCPPortal\/?q=node\/395)\n\n[Report a Scam Online](https:\/\/app.doj.mt.gov\/OCPPortal\/?q=node\/396)\n\n[Skip OCP Pages Menu](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/#end-side-nav)\n\n## OCP\nOCP Navigation Menu\n\n- [Office of Consumer Protection Home](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/)\n- [End-of-Life Registry and Advance Health Care Directives](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/end-of-life-registry-and-advance-health-care-directives\/)\n- [Complaints\/Scams](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/)\n  - [Consumer Complaints](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/consumer-complaints\/)\n  - [Common Scams](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/common-scams\/)\n  - [Reported Data Breaches](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/reported-data-breaches\/)\n  - [Affected by Data Breach](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/affected-by-data-breach\/)\n  - [Tow Truck Complaints and Resolution Committee](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/tow-truck-complaints-and-resolution-committee\/)\n  - [Unauthorized Practice of Law](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/unauthorized-practice-of-law\/)\n- [Credit Reports](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/credit-reports\/)\n- [Common Issues](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/)\n  - [Choosing a Contractor](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/choosing-a-contractor\/)\n  - [Debt Relief](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/debt-relief\/)\n  - [Gift Cards\/Certificates](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/gift-cards-certificates\/)\n  - [Helpful Agencies and Resources](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/helpful-agencies-and-resources\/)\n  - [Identity Theft and Security Freeze](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/identity-theft-and-security-freeze\/)\n  - [Internet Security](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/internet-security\/)\n  - [Request a Presentation](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/request-a-presentation\/)\n  - [Small Claims Court](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/small-claims-court\/)\n  - [Tenants and Landlords](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/tenants-and-landlords\/)\n  - [Used Vehicle Buying Guide](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/buying-a-used-vehicle\/)\n  - [Vehicles and the Lemon Law](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/vehicles-and-the-lemon-law\/)\n- [Charities\/Nonprofits](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/)\n  - [Donations to Charities](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/donations-to-charities\/)\n  - [Complaint Against a Non-Profit Organization](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/complaint-against-a-non-profit-organization\/)\n- [Requirements for Businesses](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/)\n  - [Debt Management and Debt Settlement Businesses](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/debt-management-and-debt-settlement-businesses\/)\n  - [Reporting Requirements for Data Breaches](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/reporting-requirements-for-data-breaches\/)\n  - [Telemarking Businesses](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/telemarketing-businesses\/)\n  - [Tobacco Directory and Tobacco Settlement](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/tobacco-directory-tobacco-settlement\/)\n- [Montana Consumer Data Privacy](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/montana-consumer-data-privacy\/)\n\nYou may contact the Office of Consumer Protection by phone, fax, U.S. Mail and e-mail.\n\nP. O. Box 200151  \nHelena, MT 59620-0151\n\n**Toll-Free:** 800-481-6896  \n**Phone:** 406-444-4500  \n**Fax:** 406-444-5275  \n**E-mail:** [\\[email protected\\]](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#abc8c4c5dfcac8dfc4c8dbebc6df85ccc4dd)\n\n## OCP Contact Information\nYou may contact the Office of Consumer Protection by phone, fax, U.S. Mail and e-mail.\n\n**Office of Consumer Protection**  \nP. O. Box 200151  \nHelena, MT 59620-0151\n\n**Toll-Free:** 800-481-6896  \n**Phone:** 406-444-4500  \n**Fax:** 406-444-5275  \n**E-mail:** [\\[email protected\\]](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/cdn-cgi\/l\/email-protection#197a76776d787a6d767a6959746d377e766f)\n\n### Physical Address:\n**Mazurek Building**  \n215 North Sanders  \nHelena, MT 59601\n\n![logo for Montana Department of Justice](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/DOJ-logo.webp)\n\n[HOME](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/) \\| [CONTACT](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/contact-mt-doj\/) \\| [NEWS](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/category\/press-release\/) \\| [MT.GOV](https:\/\/mt.gov\/) \\| [TITLE 6 INFO](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/title-6\/) \\| [PRIVACY & SECURITY POLICY](https:\/\/mt.gov\/1240-X06.pdf)\n\n[Page load link](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/)\n\n[Go to Top](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/)","attrs_readable_markdown":"[Skip to content](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/#content)\n\nNow Open: [Montana Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/leappreciation\/ \"https:\/\/web.archive.org\/web\/20250414024446\/https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/leappreciation\/\")\n\n## [Montana Department of Justice](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/)\n## [Montana Department of Justice](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/)\n\n- [Home](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/)\n- [The AG’s Office](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/)\n  ![](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/starDiv.png)\n  \n  - [About Austin Knudsen](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/about-austin-knudsen\/)\n  - [About the Attorney General’s Office](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/)\n  - [AG’s Roles & Responsibilities](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/roles-responsibilities\/)\n  - [Attorney General’s Opinions](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/attorney-general-opinions\/)\n  - [State Attorney’s Office](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/state-attorneys-office\/)\n  \n  ![](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/starDiv.png)\n  \n  ## The Attorney General’s Office\n  [I’d like to Meet with the AG](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/request-a-meeting-the-ag\/)\n  \n  [I’d like the AG to Speak at an Event](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/request-the-ag-speak-at-an-event\/)\n  \n  - [About Austin Knudsen](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/about-austin-knudsen\/)\n  - [About the Attorney General’s Office](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/)\n  - [AG’s Roles & Responsibilities](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/roles-responsibilities\/)\n  - [Attorney General’s Opinions](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/attorney-general-opinions\/)\n  - [State Attorney’s Office](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/state-attorneys-office\/)\n  \n  ## The Attorney General’s Office\n  [I’d like to Meet with the AG](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/request-a-meeting-the-ag\/)\n  \n  [I’d like the AG to Speak at an Event](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/request-the-ag-speak-at-an-event\/)\n  - [About the AG’s Office](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/)\n  - [State Attorney’s Office](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/state-attorneys-office\/)\n  - [About Austin Knudsen](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/about-austin-knudsen\/)\n  - [Roles & Responsibilities](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/roles-responsibilities\/)\n  - [Attorney General Opinions](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/attorney-generals-office\/attorney-general-opinions\/)\n  - [Ballot Initiatives](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/?page_id=165)\n- [Our Work](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/office-of-consumer-protection\/)\n  ## Our Divisions\n  ![](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/starDiv.png)\n  \n  - [Division of Criminal Investigation](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/dci-home\/)\n  - [Forensic Science Division](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/forensic-science-division\/)\n  - [Gambling Control Division](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/gaming\/)\n  - [Montana Highway Patrol](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/montana-highway-patrol\/)\n  - [Montana Law Enforcement Academy](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/mlea\/)\n  - [Motor Vehicle Division](https:\/\/mvdmt.gov\/)\n  \n  ## Our Programs\n  ![](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/starDiv.png)\n  \n  - [Sexual or Violent Offender Registry](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/sexual-or-violent-offender-registry\/)\n  - [Office of Victim Services](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/victim-services\/)\n  - [Sexual Assault Response Network](https:\/\/dojmt.gov\/victim-services\/sexual-assault-response-network\/)\n  - 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Boilerpipe Text	Skip to content Now Open: Montana Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest Montana Department of Justice Montana Department of Justice Home The AG’s Office About Austin Knudsen About the Attorney General’s Office AG’s Roles & Responsibilities Attorney General’s Opinions State Attorney’s Office The Attorney General’s Office I’d like to Meet with the AG I’d like the AG to Speak at an Event About Austin Knudsen About the Attorney General’s Office AG’s Roles & Responsibilities Attorney General’s Opinions State Attorney’s Office The Attorney General’s Office I’d like to Meet with the AG I’d like the AG to Speak at an Event About the AG’s Office State Attorney’s Office About Austin Knudsen Roles & Responsibilities Attorney General Opinions Ballot Initiatives Our Work Our Divisions Division of Criminal Investigation Forensic Science Division Gambling Control Division Montana Highway Patrol Montana Law Enforcement Academy Motor Vehicle Division Our Programs Sexual or Violent Offender Registry Office of Victim Services Sexual Assault Response Network Office of Consumer Protection Missing Persons Montana Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Our Affiliates Office of the Child and Family Ombudsman Public Safety Officer Standards & Training Council Natural Resource Damage Program Board of Crime Control Healthcare Violence Reporting Our Divisions Division of Criminal Investigation Forensic Science Division Gambling Control Division Montana Highway Patrol Montana Law Enforcement Academy Motor Vehicle Division Our Programs Sexual or Violent Offender Registry Office of Victim Services Sexual Assault Response Network Office of Consumer Protection Missing Persons Montana Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force Our Affiliates Office of the Child and Family Ombudsman Public Safety Officer Standards & Training Council Natural Resource Damage Program Montana Board of Crime Control Healthcare Violence Reporting Press Releases Contact Us Contact AG Office Staff Directory Serving the AG Office Public Records Requests Search Montana Department of Justice Office of Consumer Protection Office of Consumer Protection Kirk 2025-12-17T13:53:13-07:00 The Office of Consumer Protection (OCP) is here to help – The OCP seeks to protect Montana consumers from, and educate them about, harmful and unfair practices by retail businesses. The Consumer Protection Act prohibits businesses from taking advantage of consumers. The major responsibilities of the OCP include Providing information to consumers about the Consumer Protection Act Enforcing consumer laws designed to protect the consumer from unfair or deceptive business practices Assisting consumers by distributing consumer education materials including consumer alerts and scam alerts Investigating false, misleading, or deceptive trade practices Assisting in the preparation of legislation designed to protect consumers Enforcing statutes relating to telephone solicitation and telemarketing Participating in multi-jurisdictional actions with other state and federal law enforcement agencies File a Consumer Complaint Online Report a Scam Online Skip OCP Pages Menu OCP Office of Consumer Protection Home End-of-Life Registry and Advance Health Care Directives Complaints/Scams Consumer Complaints Common Scams Reported Data Breaches Affected by Data Breach Tow Truck Complaints and Resolution Committee Unauthorized Practice of Law Credit Reports Common Issues Choosing a Contractor Debt Relief Gift Cards/Certificates Helpful Agencies and Resources Identity Theft and Security Freeze Internet Security Request a Presentation Small Claims Court Tenants and Landlords Used Vehicle Buying Guide Vehicles and the Lemon Law Charities/Nonprofits Donations to Charities Complaint Against a Non-Profit Organization Requirements for Businesses Debt Management and Debt Settlement Businesses Reporting Requirements for Data Breaches Telemarking Businesses Tobacco Directory and Tobacco Settlement Montana Consumer Data Privacy You may contact the Office of Consumer Protection by phone, fax, U.S. Mail and e-mail. P. O. Box 200151 Helena, MT 59620-0151 Toll-Free: 800-481-6896 Phone: 406-444-4500 Fax: 406-444-5275 E-mail: [email protected] OCP Contact Information You may contact the Office of Consumer Protection by phone, fax, U.S. Mail and e-mail. Office of Consumer Protection P. O. Box 200151 Helena, MT 59620-0151 Toll-Free: 800-481-6896 Phone: 406-444-4500 Fax: 406-444-5275 E-mail: [email protected] Physical Address: Mazurek Building 215 North Sanders Helena, MT 59601 HOME \| CONTACT \| NEWS \| MT.GOV \| TITLE 6 INFO \| PRIVACY & SECURITY POLICY Page load link Search for: Go to Top
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The Consumer Protection Act prohibits businesses from taking advantage of consumers. ## The major responsibilities of the OCP include - Providing information to consumers about the Consumer Protection Act - Enforcing consumer laws designed to protect the consumer from unfair or deceptive business practices - Assisting consumers by distributing consumer education materials including consumer alerts and scam alerts - Investigating false, misleading, or deceptive trade practices - Assisting in the preparation of legislation designed to protect consumers - Enforcing statutes relating to telephone solicitation and telemarketing - Participating in multi-jurisdictional actions with other state and federal law enforcement agencies [File a Consumer Complaint Online](https://app.doj.mt.gov/OCPPortal/?q=node/395) [Report a Scam Online](https://app.doj.mt.gov/OCPPortal/?q=node/396) [Skip OCP Pages Menu](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/#end-side-nav) ## OCP OCP Navigation Menu - [Office of Consumer Protection Home](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/) - [End-of-Life Registry and Advance Health Care Directives](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/end-of-life-registry-and-advance-health-care-directives/) - [Complaints/Scams](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/) - [Consumer Complaints](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/consumer-complaints/) - [Common Scams](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/common-scams/) - [Reported Data Breaches](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/reported-data-breaches/) - [Affected by Data Breach](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/affected-by-data-breach/) - [Tow Truck Complaints and Resolution Committee](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/tow-truck-complaints-and-resolution-committee/) - [Unauthorized Practice of Law](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/unauthorized-practice-of-law/) - [Credit Reports](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/credit-reports/) - [Common Issues](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/) - [Choosing a Contractor](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/choosing-a-contractor/) - [Debt Relief](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/debt-relief/) - [Gift Cards/Certificates](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/gift-cards-certificates/) - [Helpful Agencies and Resources](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/helpful-agencies-and-resources/) - [Identity Theft and Security Freeze](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/identity-theft-and-security-freeze/) - [Internet Security](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/internet-security/) - [Request a Presentation](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/request-a-presentation/) - [Small Claims Court](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/small-claims-court/) - [Tenants and Landlords](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/tenants-and-landlords/) - [Used Vehicle Buying Guide](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/buying-a-used-vehicle/) - [Vehicles and the Lemon Law](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/vehicles-and-the-lemon-law/) - [Charities/Nonprofits](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/) - [Donations to Charities](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/donations-to-charities/) - [Complaint Against a Non-Profit Organization](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/complaint-against-a-non-profit-organization/) - [Requirements for Businesses](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/) - [Debt Management and Debt Settlement Businesses](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/debt-management-and-debt-settlement-businesses/) - [Reporting Requirements for Data Breaches](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/reporting-requirements-for-data-breaches/) - [Telemarking Businesses](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/telemarketing-businesses/) - [Tobacco Directory and Tobacco Settlement](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/tobacco-directory-tobacco-settlement/) - [Montana Consumer Data Privacy](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/montana-consumer-data-privacy/) You may contact the Office of Consumer Protection by phone, fax, U.S. Mail and e-mail. P. O. Box 200151 Helena, MT 59620-0151 Toll-Free: 800-481-6896 Phone: 406-444-4500 Fax: 406-444-5275 E-mail: [\[email protected\]](https://dojmt.gov/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#abc8c4c5dfcac8dfc4c8dbebc6df85ccc4dd) ## OCP Contact Information You may contact the Office of Consumer Protection by phone, fax, U.S. Mail and e-mail. Office of Consumer Protection P. O. Box 200151 Helena, MT 59620-0151 Toll-Free: 800-481-6896 Phone: 406-444-4500 Fax: 406-444-5275 E-mail: [\[email protected\]](https://dojmt.gov/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#197a76776d787a6d767a6959746d377e766f) ### Physical Address: Mazurek Building 215 North Sanders Helena, MT 59601 ![logo for Montana Department of Justice](https://dojmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DOJ-logo.webp) [HOME](https://dojmt.gov/) \\| [CONTACT](https://dojmt.gov/contact-mt-doj/) \\| [NEWS](https://dojmt.gov/category/press-release/) \\| [MT.GOV](https://mt.gov/) \\| [TITLE 6 INFO](https://dojmt.gov/title-6/) \\| [PRIVACY & SECURITY POLICY](https://mt.gov/1240-X06.pdf) [Page load link](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/) [Go to Top](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/)
Readable Markdown	[Skip to content](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/#content) Now Open: [Montana Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest](https://dojmt.gov/leappreciation/ "https://web.archive.org/web/20250414024446/https://dojmt.gov/leappreciation/") ## [Montana Department of Justice](https://dojmt.gov/) ## [Montana Department of Justice](https://dojmt.gov/) - [Home](https://dojmt.gov/) - [The AG’s Office](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/) ![](https://dojmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/starDiv.png) - [About Austin Knudsen](https://dojmt.gov/attorney-generals-office/about-austin-knudsen/) - [About the Attorney General’s Office](https://dojmt.gov/attorney-generals-office/) - [AG’s Roles & Responsibilities](https://dojmt.gov/attorney-generals-office/roles-responsibilities/) - [Attorney General’s Opinions](https://dojmt.gov/attorney-generals-office/attorney-general-opinions/) - [State Attorney’s Office](https://dojmt.gov/attorney-generals-office/state-attorneys-office/) ![](https://dojmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/starDiv.png) ## The Attorney General’s Office [I’d like to Meet with the AG](https://dojmt.gov/attorney-generals-office/request-a-meeting-the-ag/) [I’d like the AG to Speak at an Event](https://dojmt.gov/attorney-generals-office/request-the-ag-speak-at-an-event/) - 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[Office of Consumer Protection](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/) - [Missing Persons](https://dojmt.gov/missing-persons/) - [Montana Missing Indigenous Persons Task Force](https://dojmt.gov/mmip-home/) - [Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force](https://dojmt.gov/dci-home/crime-information-bureau/icac/) ## Our Affiliates ![](https://dojmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/starDiv.png) - [Office of the Child and Family Ombudsman](https://dojmt.gov/ocfo/) - [Public Safety Officer Standards & Training Council](https://dojmt.gov/post/) - [Natural Resource Damage Program](https://dojmt.gov/nrdp/) - [Board of Crime Control](https://mbcc.mt.gov/) - [Healthcare Violence Reporting](https://app.doj.mt.gov/apps/HB590/) - [Our Divisions](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/) - [Division of Criminal Investigation](https://dojmt.gov/dci-home/) - [Forensic Science Division](https://dojmt.gov/forensic-science-division/) - [Gambling Control Division](https://dojmt.gov/gaming/) - 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The Consumer Protection Act prohibits businesses from taking advantage of consumers. ## The major responsibilities of the OCP include - Providing information to consumers about the Consumer Protection Act - Enforcing consumer laws designed to protect the consumer from unfair or deceptive business practices - Assisting consumers by distributing consumer education materials including consumer alerts and scam alerts - Investigating false, misleading, or deceptive trade practices - Assisting in the preparation of legislation designed to protect consumers - Enforcing statutes relating to telephone solicitation and telemarketing - Participating in multi-jurisdictional actions with other state and federal law enforcement agencies [File a Consumer Complaint Online](https://app.doj.mt.gov/OCPPortal/?q=node/395) [Report a Scam Online](https://app.doj.mt.gov/OCPPortal/?q=node/396) [Skip OCP Pages Menu](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/#end-side-nav) ## OCP - [Office of Consumer Protection Home](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/) - [End-of-Life Registry and Advance Health Care Directives](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/end-of-life-registry-and-advance-health-care-directives/) - [Complaints/Scams](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/) - [Consumer Complaints](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/consumer-complaints/) - [Common Scams](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/common-scams/) - [Reported Data Breaches](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/reported-data-breaches/) - [Affected by Data Breach](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/affected-by-data-breach/) - [Tow Truck Complaints and Resolution Committee](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/tow-truck-complaints-and-resolution-committee/) - [Unauthorized Practice of Law](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/unauthorized-practice-of-law/) - [Credit Reports](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/credit-reports/) - [Common Issues](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/) - [Choosing a Contractor](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/choosing-a-contractor/) - [Debt Relief](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/debt-relief/) - [Gift Cards/Certificates](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/gift-cards-certificates/) - [Helpful Agencies and Resources](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/helpful-agencies-and-resources/) - [Identity Theft and Security Freeze](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/identity-theft-and-security-freeze/) - [Internet Security](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/internet-security/) - [Request a Presentation](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/request-a-presentation/) - [Small Claims Court](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/small-claims-court/) - [Tenants and Landlords](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/tenants-and-landlords/) - [Used Vehicle Buying Guide](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/buying-a-used-vehicle/) - [Vehicles and the Lemon Law](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/vehicles-and-the-lemon-law/) - [Charities/Nonprofits](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/) - [Donations to Charities](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/donations-to-charities/) - [Complaint Against a Non-Profit Organization](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/complaint-against-a-non-profit-organization/) - [Requirements for Businesses](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/) - [Debt Management and Debt Settlement Businesses](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/debt-management-and-debt-settlement-businesses/) - [Reporting Requirements for Data Breaches](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/reporting-requirements-for-data-breaches/) - [Telemarking Businesses](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/telemarketing-businesses/) - [Tobacco Directory and Tobacco Settlement](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/tobacco-directory-tobacco-settlement/) - [Montana Consumer Data Privacy](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/montana-consumer-data-privacy/) You may contact the Office of Consumer Protection by phone, fax, U.S. Mail and e-mail. P. O. Box 200151 Helena, MT 59620-0151 Toll-Free: 800-481-6896 Phone: 406-444-4500 Fax: 406-444-5275 E-mail: [\[email protected\]](https://dojmt.gov/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#abc8c4c5dfcac8dfc4c8dbebc6df85ccc4dd) ## OCP Contact Information You may contact the Office of Consumer Protection by phone, fax, U.S. Mail and e-mail. Office of Consumer Protection P. O. Box 200151 Helena, MT 59620-0151 Toll-Free: 800-481-6896 Phone: 406-444-4500 Fax: 406-444-5275 E-mail: [\[email protected\]](https://dojmt.gov/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#197a76776d787a6d767a6959746d377e766f) ### Physical Address: Mazurek Building 215 North Sanders Helena, MT 59601 ![logo for Montana Department of Justice](https://dojmt.gov/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/DOJ-logo.webp) [HOME](https://dojmt.gov/) \\| [CONTACT](https://dojmt.gov/contact-mt-doj/) \\| [NEWS](https://dojmt.gov/category/press-release/) \\| [MT.GOV](https://mt.gov/) \\| [TITLE 6 INFO](https://dojmt.gov/title-6/) \\| [PRIVACY & SECURITY POLICY](https://mt.gov/1240-X06.pdf) [Page load link](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/) [Go to Top](https://dojmt.gov/office-of-consumer-protection/)
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