Commissioner James Brown

Montana State Auditor James Brown uncovered the largest Obamacare fraud in state history. Bad actors came in to take advantage of our most vulnerable population while advertising themselves as “here to help” and trafficking them out of state, eventually abandoning them. Listen for more details.

If you missed our 2026 Insurance Summit (or loved it so much you want to hear it all again), then you're in luck! Watch the sessions here and be sure to subscribe: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL…

Montanans who receive or want to apply for health insurance through the ACA Marketplace can utilize the open enrollment period from November 1st to January 15th. Watch out for plans that refer to consumers as "limited partners" and contact my agency if you have any questions.

Fraudsters and scammers are just as scary as ghosts and ghouls... and they're REAL. 🎵 If there's someone strange in your texts or calls, who ya gonna call? Fraudbusters! 🎵 Happy Halloween from the Auditor's Office 🎃

The best way to avoid becoming the victim of fraud is to know how to spot it in the first instance. Fraudsters are constantly inventing new schemes, but they rely on the same core tactics to manipulate victims. More info: consumer.ftc.gov/articles/ho…

Today we celebrated the retirement of one of our compliance specialists, Karen. Thank you for 18 years of public service to the people of Montana! We wish you the best and will miss you.

I’m glad to see @montanastate preparing the next gen of financial planners to address the particular needs of Montana families! We need good planners who can help Montanans pay their bills, save for their kids’ education, and invest for retirement. montana.edu/news/25666/monta…

My agency is doing a campus tour to inform Montana college students about the threat of fraud. We'll be at the University of Montana on November 18th with pizza, drinks, and a documentary film📽️ All college students are welcome, and we'll be announcing other campus visits soon!

👀"State insurance regulators in Montana say they are receiving complaints [about 'limited partner' plans] from state residents who expected quality health insurance coverage but instead ended up with denied coverage for many medical expenses." legal500.com/intelligence/un…

⚠️🖥️ We increasingly hear about cyberattacks and data breaches in the news, but did you know that cyber insurance can help cover losses from those incidents? As part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month, take some time to learn more about cyber insurance: content.naic.org/resource-ce…

ICYMI: I joined a group of fellow state financial officers in asking the Dept. of Labor for greater transparency in our healthcare industry. How can you address healthcare costs if you can't see the bill? Full letter👇 sfof.com/wp-content/uploads/… @SFOF_States @USDOL

Joined KGEZ radio this morning to discuss fraud issues. Thankfully, Montana victims of securities fraud can receive up to $50,000 in restitution. If your case hasn't been investigated by my agency but you think you might qualify for assistance, contact us at 406-444-2040.

💵Montana’s Securities Fraud Restitution Fund is a critical tool for helping victims recover from fraud. By securing additional funding through these enforcement settlements, my agency can help more Montanans who have had their lives upended by bad actors get back on their feet.

Flooding can strike any time of year here in Montana, and it's critical to be prepared before it happens. Now, it's easier than ever to purchase a National Flood Insurance Program policy via the new self-service tool on Floodsmart.gov. Let's keep America resilient 🇺🇸💪

🚨 Montana customers of Wells Fargo and Merrill Lynch who were charged unreasonable commissions on equity transactions and trades will receive restitution checks in the near future as part of a multistate settlement with the firms. Full release: csimt.gov/2026/10/20/montana…

We're hiring an Enforcement & Trial Attorney! Serve the people of Montana by prosecuting criminal cases and representing the agency in civil litigation and administrative actions. Application and more info here: mtstatejobs.taleo.net/career…

Serving on the Land Board is one of my most important jobs as State Auditor. I'm always proud to secure more revenue for Montana students through responsible management of our trust land.

I had a fantastic time on the "Desolate Dating" podcast discussing romance scams and how to keep yourself safe online! Check out the full episode here: youtube.com/watch?v=t-vg0Dzn…

CSI joined a fraud awareness event in Big Sky yesterday with FBI Community Outreach Coordinator Rebecca Leary. The presentation covered fraud trends like Bitcoin ATM scams and elder exploitation. Our agency strives to educate Montanans about how to protect themselves against fraud. Contact us to schedule a fraud presentation in your community!