Title: How to get a Reward for Reporting Fraud against the Government - The Hesch Firm LLC
Headings: How to get a Reward for Reporting Fraud against the Government
How to get a Reward for Reporting Fraud against the Government
Content: If someone defrauds the government, such as lying about goods or services used under any government program (such as Medicare) or on contracts (such as the military or Homeland Security), they are liable to the government to repay triple the amount of the fraudulent request for payments. If you work for the company that is committing fraud against the government, you might be eligible for a reward. The first step is to contact an experienced False Claims Act attorney to assess your case. But do not delay. Only the first whistleblower to properly follow the procedures for reporting the fraud against the government is eligible for a reward. You can decide not to report the fraud after you talk to an attorney and learn about the risks of being a whistleblower. Once your attorney files the complaint and reward application for reporting fraud against the government, the government agency that was defrauded will evaluate your allegations. This can take between six months and three years. Afterwards, the government will inform you if it plans on pursuing the fraud allegations you reported. If it does, in over 90 percent of cases, the whistleblower receives a reward for reporting fraud.