| Reward | 15–30% of criminal fine |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Federal — applies nationwide |
| Administered by | DOJ Antitrust Division with USPS OIG / Postal Inspection Service |
| Legal authority | Non-statutory program via USPS MOU; announced July 2025 |
| Fraud covered | Antitrust & price fixing, Government contracts & procurement |
| Eligibility / shares | Criminal fine or recovery of at least $1,000,000; conduct must have a nexus to the Postal Service (interpreted broadly). |
| Anonymous filing | No — Confidentiality protected; submitting through counsel is the practical route to anonymity. |
| Attorney | Optional. Not required; counsel advisable. |
| Status | Active and paying. First antitrust bounty program in U.S. history. |
Key takeaways
- Whistleblowers can receive 15–30% of criminal fine.
- Administered by DOJ Antitrust Division with USPS OIG / Postal Inspection Service.
- Confidentiality protected; submitting through counsel is the practical route to anonymity.
- You can file this one yourself — no attorney required.
- Criminal fine or recovery of at least $1,000,000; conduct must have a nexus to the Postal Service (interpreted broadly).
How to report and claim your reward
- Report via the Antitrust Division's Whistleblower Rewards page
- Or report through USPS OIG / Postal Inspection Service, which forward qualifying reports
Track record
First-ever award: $1,000,000 paid January 2026 for a tip leading to a $3.28M criminal fine — six months after launch.
Good to know
Launched July 2025. Strong option for reporting procurement collusion, price fixing, and bid rigging.
Anonymity: Confidentiality protected; submitting through counsel is the practical route to anonymity.
Should you talk to a whistleblower attorney first?
Not strictly required here — not required; counsel advisable.
Statistically, represented whistleblowers recover awards far more often than unrepresented ones, and reporting through the wrong channel — or second — can forfeit your reward entirely. Because whistleblower attorneys work on contingency, a consultation costs nothing.
Last verified: July 4, 2026 against official government sources. Program rules change — always confirm on the official site before filing.