GREAT FALLS — In November 2024, MTN News reported on Level Up Tattoo, a Great Falls business that some customers say was engaging in unfair business practices.
At the time, those affected were asked to report to the Montana Office of Consumer Protection for more help. Now, the Great Falls Police Department is taking over the investigation.
According to the GFPD’s Facebook page, as of Jan. 7, approximately 24 victims filed reports with the Montana Office of Consumer Protection.
They ask anyone who is a victim to preserve evidence and communications and to file a complaint if they haven’t already.
People who have filed complaints can expect a phone call in the next few weeks.
Here is the full text of the message from the GFPD:
On October 30, 2024, we posted about several incidents of possible fraud involving services offered by Level Up Tattoo. At that time, we were instructed, by the Great Falls City Attorney's Office, to refer complaints to the Montana Office of Consumer Protection (MOCP). Approximately 24 victims filed reports with the MOCP and, with the high volume of complaints, the investigation was turned over to our department.
Detective Kelsey has been assigned to carry out the investigation and is asking for the community's help.
PLEASE READ THIS...
- If you believe you are a victim, please preserve any type of evidence or communications
- If you filed a complaint with MOCP, Kelsey already has your information and will be reaching out to you in the next few weeks
- If you believe you are a victim, and did not file a report with MOCP, please call 406-455-8575 and leave a voicemail. Be sure to reference the incident and include your name and phone number. Detective Kelsey will follow up in the next few weeks. It is not necessary to call Kinsey more than once.
- Please be patient, investigations like this take time. Detective Kelsey will make contact with you but it may take a few weeks.
- Do not call the dispatch center regarding this investigation
