Title: Government Fraud - Procurement - Medicare Fraud - Impact Law
Headings: Government Fraud
Government Fraud
Types of Government Fraud
Procurement and Contractor Fraud
False Claims and False Statements
Qui Tam
Medicare/Medicaid Fraud
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Content: Government Fraud - Procurement - Medicare Fraud - Impact Law
Government Fraud
In essence, government fraud refers to illegal acts that intentionally divest the government of funds through deception or scams. When the government gets swindled, taxpayers pay the price. Government fraud is a serious crime, and is generally pursued to the fullest extent of the law. In fact, in many government fraud cases, both criminal and civil charges are brought against the defendant. Whistleblowers, also called qui tam relators, are often the first to report government fraud; they then share in the awards of the case. Types of Government Fraud
Fraud against the government can take multiple forms. Among the most significant are procurement fraud, false claims, and Medicare/Medicaid fraud. Procurement and Contractor Fraud
Procurement and contractor fraud are two of the most costly types of government fraud. An example of procurement fraud is a company using bribes to win a contract even when it did not make the lowest or best bid.