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The video covers a local Holiday Nights event at Zoo Montana that’s sparked debate after a Facebook post warned people about ticket issues. Organizers say some visitors tried to use tickets bought through a third-party website (bidonbillings.com), but the vouchers from that site weren’t valid in their official ticketing system, leading to people being denied entry. Q2 News (KTVQ)
The third-party site’s representatives say that customers were supposed to bring the printed receipt to a radio station to exchange it for a real ticket, and that only a small number of people were affected. Q2 News (KTVQ)
Local investigators also caution about fake ticket scams, especially during the holiday season, urging buyers to use verified purchase channels and safe payment methods (like credit cards or PayPal) to protect themselves.
In April, a Billings 85-year-old woman began sending a scammer large sums of money after receiving suspicious emails that her PayPal account had fraudulent activity.
Over the course of several weeks, the woman ended up losing an estimated $130,000 in the alleged scam.
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana investigated over data breach
HELENA — The Montana State Auditor and Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Office has launched an investigation into Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana (BCBSMT) following a major data breach. According to the Auditor’s Office, the breach puts the personal and medical information of up to 462,000 Montana customers at risk.
BCBSMT is the largest health insurer in Montana.
(WATCH: Blue Cross Blue Shield of Montana investigated over data breach)
