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Although identity theft is one of the fastest growing crimes in the country, significant steps are being taken to address and combat this insidious problem. Through the Debtor Identification Program, the United States Trustee Program attempts to ensure that the bankruptcy process is not used to perpetrate or further identity theft.

The bankruptcy system is often used as a tool by individuals engaged in a variety of real estate scams. For the perpetrators, the automatic stay becomes an integral part of their schemes. By filing serial bankruptcy cases, the perpetrators can stop the foreclosure actions and continue to control the properties.