The U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Alabama has issued a notice to inform creditors about recent reports of non-governmental agencies sending forms by mail, offering to file proofs of claim on behalf of creditors in exchange for a fee.
According to the court, “creditors may electronically file a proof of claim for free using the ‘File A Proof of Claim’ link on the Court’s website. No fees are associated with this transaction and a login or password for CM/ECF is not required when using the link provided above. Creditors may also file a proof of claim for free by mailing or delivering the proof of claim to the Court.”
The court encourages creditors who have questions about filing procedures to contact them at (251) 441-5391.
There have been instances where private companies offer paid services to submit proofs of claim, but official filings can be done directly through the court without cost.
