Costcos Across Montana Are Now Facing These Surging Scams

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BUTTE, MT - Montana’s beloved Costco stores have become battlegrounds in a high-stakes game you probably didn’t know you were playing.

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From Billings to Bozeman and all the way up to Helena and Kalispell, reports are flooding in of unsuspecting shoppers getting caught in schemes designed to swindle them out of their hard-earned money.

These scams are clever, ruthless, and alarmingly effective. And the worst part? They could already be targeting you.

These Scams Are Plaguing Costco Members Across Montana - See Below

Picture this: you just scored a killer deal on a bulk box of huckleberry granola (because, of course, it’s Montana). You’re halfway out the door when you get a text.

It says there’s an issue with your Costco membership renewal and that your account will be frozen unless you act immediately. You panic, click the link, and… bam. You’re scammed before you even load your car.

Or maybe it’s the person standing behind you at the checkout line. They’re friendly—maybe a little too friendly—chatting about the weather or asking if you’ve heard of the new Costco deals app. What seems like a harmless conversation could end with you unknowingly handing over your personal information.

Costco is where Montanans go to stock up for long winters, support their big families, or grab a hot dog without breaking the bank. It's not supposed to be a place where you feel vulnerable.

Yet, these scammers are infiltrating our everyday lives, adapting faster than anyone can predict.

Stay alert. Stay informed. And most importantly, keep reading—because what you don’t know about these scams might just be the thing that costs you most.