Protecting the Big Sky: Tour of Western Montana

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Helena, Montana—The Commissioner of Securities and Insurance (CSI) is hosting 16 investor protection events across western Montana this March. The events are part of the Protecting the Big Sky tour—a series of educational presentations to inform adults and seniors about common investment scams, and how to detect and prevent financial exploitation.

In 2023, consumers reported losing more than $4.6 billion to investment scams nationwide, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Last year, investment scams were the most reported scams in the United States.

The following presentations are free and community members are welcome to attend.

MARCH 12

White Sulphur Springs: White Sulphur Springs Senior Center (10-11 AM)

Harlowton: Harlowton Senior Center (2-3 PM)

MARCH 21
Deer Lodge: Powell County Community Center (10-11 AM)
Anaconda: The Forge Hotel (1-2 PM)

MARCH 14
Townsend: The Lodge of Townsend (10-11 AM)
Bozeman: Bozeman Public Library (2-3 PM)

MARCH 26
Butte: Butte Public Library (10-11 AM)
Dillon: Dillon Elks Lodge (1:30-2:30 PM)

MARCH 18

Helena: Lewis & Clark Library (noon-1 PM)

 

MARCH 27

Hamilton: Hamilton Senior Center (9-10 AM)

Missoula: Stockman Bank downtown (1-2 PM)

Thompson Falls: Thompson Falls Senior Center (5:30-6:30 PM)

MARCH 20
Great Falls: Paddock Club at Expo Park
(10-11 AM)
Conrad: Norley Hall Building (2-3 PM)

MARCH 28

Libby: Libby Senior Center (10-11 AM)

K­alispell: Kalispell Public Library (3-4 PM)

 

For questions, contact Blair Stapleton at 406.465.0441 or blair.stapleton@mt.gov.

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 The Montana State Auditor, Commissioner of Securities and Insurance is the state regulator of the insurance and securities industries for the state of Montana. The State Auditor is also an ex officio member of the Montana Board of Land Commissioners. Troy Downing was elected State Auditor in 2020.

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