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How to Submit Your Antitrust Report by Mail

If you would like to submit an antitrust report to the Antitrust Division of the Department of Justice, you may submit your report by regular mail to:

Complaint Center
Antitrust Division
950 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Room 3337
Washington, DC 20530

Things you should remember:

  • All information is voluntary.
  • You can provide your contact information.
  • You can submit an anonymous report if you do not enter your contact information.

Things you should avoid:

  • Vulgar language.
    • Vulgar language may stop our review of your report
  • Implicit or explicit threats.
    • Threats may be referred to the proper authorities
  • Sensitive Personal Information. Do not submit:
    • Dates of birth;
    • Social security numbers; or
    • Account numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will my confidentiality be protected? 
For any information provided, including any personal information you choose to provide, the Department of Justice will follow its Privacy and Confidentiality Policies.

  • Our Confidentiality Policy 
    Confidentiality is a common concern among those who bring potential violations to our attention. We are experienced in handling this important concern and will use the information you provide only for legitimate law enforcement purposes. We protect the identity of complainants and the information they provide to the full extent of the law. If you have specific concerns regarding confidentiality, please discuss them with us.
  • Our Privacy Policy 
    You can find the Department of Justice Privacy Policy at:  DOJ Privacy Policy.

Will my report be anonymous? 
To submit an anonymous report, provide the details of your report, but do not enter your contact information.

What whistleblower protections may apply to my report? 
Criminal whistleblower protections may apply if you (1) know of an antitrust crime; (2) are not participating in the antitrust crime; and (3) report an antitrust crime or assist a federal government investigation.

The Criminal Antitrust Anti-Retaliation Act of 2019 (CAARA) prohibits employers from retaliating against workers who report potential antitrust crimes or assist a federal government investigation.

If you believe you have suffered retaliation at work because you reported a potential antitrust crime or assisted with a federal government investigation of antitrust violations, you may file a retaliation complaint with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). You can learn more about filing an antitrust whistleblower complaint with OSHA at www.whistleblowers.gov.

What is the leniency program for individuals and corporations involved in criminal antitrust activity? 
Individuals or companies who (a) believe they may have been involved in criminal antitrust violations and (b) cooperate with the Antitrust Division can avoid criminal conviction, fines, and prison sentences if they meet the conditions of the Division’s Leniency Program. More information about the Division’s Leniency Program is available on the Leniency Program page.

What can help the Antitrust Division understand my report? 
In your own words, please help us understand the potential antitrust violation you are reporting.  Information that may help us understand how the activity you are reporting harms competition include:

  • The types of activities the companies, individuals, or organizations engaged in that potentially harm competition.
  • Examples of the activity you believe harms competition.
  • The companies, individuals, or organizations affected by the activity you are reporting.
  • The ways you think competition may have been harmed.
  • The ways businesses reacted to the activity you are reporting.
  • The ways the activity you are reporting impact:
    • Prices
    • The availability of better products
    • Customer choice
  • Any additional information that you think will help us understand your report.