Education Fraud
Educational loan abuse and fraud involving federal funds have risen under the False Claims Act (FCA). In the last 10 years, over a dozen whistleblowers have stepped forward against for-profit institutions of higher education. Most of these complaints involved obtaining student loans and grants under fraudulent circumstances. Many notorious schools settled allegations of Education Fraud
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To maximize profits, businesses minimize tax liability. When they pay less, this hurts all taxpayers. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) instituted a strong whistleblower reward program to ensure that wealthy taxpayers pay the amount they owe. Above all, under this program, a person who reports serious tax underpayments to the IRS could receive a significant
Read MoreSocial Security Fraud
Social Security benefits those who truly need assistance due to severe medical conditions. These conditions prevent them from having a stable job. Unfortunately, people take advantage of this system by pretending to have a medical condition. This way they can collect benefits without working. Whistleblowers are essential in exposing this fraud. It normally takes a
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The government funds the largest three healthcare programs. These are Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare. Healthcare consumes approximately 40% of federal spending, with Medicare spending approximately $350 billion, and Medicaid totaling approximately $320 billion. The majority of healthcare providers and suppliers bill only for services performed. However, many cheat these programs. This equals billions of dollars
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Government contract fraud whistleblowers can receive a substantial reward for reporting fraud. Whistleblowers have helped the federal government recover more than $28 billion. You can receive between 15-30% of the government’s total recovery. About Government Contract Fraud Government contract fraud has increased in recent years. Contractors and subcontractors try to increase profits by defrauding the US
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