WASHINGTON — As part of the Department of Justice's efforts to crack down on bankruptcy fraud and abuse, a new system has been devised for reporting suspected bankruptcy fraud and abuse.

The Executive Office of the U.S. Trustees launched an Internet hotline (www.usdoj.gov/ust/eo/fraud/index.htm) this year for the public to report cases of suspected bankruptcy fraud. A written summary should be provided including the name and address of person or business reported; name of the bankruptcy case, case number, and the location of where the case was filed; any identifying information; and a brief description of the alleged fraud.

The fraud report filer's name and contact information should also be included but is not required. The report can be filed at [email protected] or by mail to: Executive Office for U.S. Trustees, Criminal Enforcement Unit, 20 Massachusetts Avenue, NW Suite 8000, Washington, D.C. 20530.

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