What is the 406 Area Code?
Montana
Safety Rating: MODERATE
The 406 area code serves Montana and surrounding areas. Established in 1947, it covers Billings, Missoula, Bozeman, Great Falls, Helena.
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Legitimate Callers from 406
Government
Utilities
Service and billing notifications
Healthcare
Appointment reminders and follow-ups
Timezone
Mountain Time (GMT-7)
Risk Level
6.5/10
2023 Scams
3832
Population
1,104,274
Regional Information
Major Cities
- Billings, Missoula, Bozeman, Great Falls, Helena
Major Employers
- Montana State University, Billings Clinic, St. Vincent Healthcare, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana
Local Authorities
- Police: Montana Highway Patrol: (406) 444-1000
- Consumer Protection: Montana Department of Justice, Consumer Protection Division: (406) 444-4302
- Fraud Unit: Montana Division of Criminal Investigation: (406) 444-3525
Active Scam Alerts
No active scam alerts at this time.
Safety Resources
How to Report Scams
Immediate Steps:
- Document the call details
- Report to FTC at ftc.gov/complaint
- Contact local authorities
- Alert your bank if needed
Follow-up Actions:
- File written complaint
- Monitor credit reports
- Join Do Not Call Registry
- Share alert with community