Bankruptcy: Presenting or Using a False Claim (Bankruptcy Proceeding Pending) is a type of bankruptcy fraud in which an individual or entity presents a false claim in a bankruptcy proceeding in order to benefit from a discharge or other relief available in the bankruptcy case. The false claim may be presented in a number of ways, such as by submitting false documents, making false statements, or omitting information from the documents filed with the court. There are two main types of bankruptcy fraud involving false claims: 1. Making a False Claim: This form of bankruptcy fraud involves a debtor submitting a false claim in a bankruptcy proceeding in order to receive a discharge or other relief available in the bankruptcy case. This includes submitting false documents or making false statements. 2. Using a False Claim: This type of bankruptcy fraud involves an individual or entity using a false claim in a bankruptcy proceeding in order to benefit from a discharge or other relief available in the bankruptcy case. This includes presenting false documents or making false statements.