Montana Scam Victims Recover More Than $1 Million After Fraud CasesEvery day, scammers are looking for their next victim, and unfortunately, people in Montana are still falling victim to their schemes. Federal Authorities Recover Money From Multiple Montana Fraud CasesFederal authorities announced they have recovered more than $1 million from convicted fraudsters connected to Montana, according to reporting from the Billings Gazette. While some of these cases happened years ago, federal authorities can continue collecting restitution long after a conviction. KEEP READING: Don't Answer Calls from These 10 Area Codes - They're a Scam Those who are in the know about telephone and identity theft scams say these area codes produce the most problem calls for their clients. Unless you personally know someone who might be calling from one of the following area codes, you might want to let that phone call go unanswered.