Why Should I Become a Whistleblower?

Reasons to Consider Whistleblowing

The False Claims Act, with financial compensation provisions for qui tam whistleblowers, dates back to the Civil War. President Lincoln and Congress enacted this law to motivate citizens to help the government when they had evidence of fraud perpetrated by defense contractors.

Since that time, suits filed against organizations ranging from construction companies to medical organizations engaging in Medicare Fraud have saved taxpayers billions of dollars and brought lucrative payoffs to whistleblowers.

However, the False Claims Act is not all about money. There are moral and ethical concerns that motivate whistleblowers to come forward. If you know of fraud committed against the US government that is not only cheating taxpayers but also putting people at risk, contact a whistleblower attorney at Mike Love & Associates LLC. 

Reasons to Become a Whistleblower

The Taxpayers Against Fraud Education Fund notes that qui tam suits are about more than money. Here are other motivations to consider if you know of a fraudulent scheme:

• Protecting Consumers:The False Claims Act saves consumers money and increases safety for everyone by eliminating fraud that increases the costs of health care equipment, procedures, and medicines. 
• Protecting Patients:  The False Claims Act helps save lives by discouraging the use of unsafe medical equipment. It decreases the frequency of doctors prescribing unnecessary medication and discourages doctors and hospitals from performing unnecessary surgeries and procedures.
• Protecting Soldiers: The False Claims Act helps to protect soldiers by motivating contractors to build and maintain military equipment at the highest possible standards.
• Protecting the Elderly and Disabled:  The False Claims Act protects the vulnerable by fighting those who undermine Medicare and Medicaid programs.
• Protecting the Environment: The False Claims Acthelps protect the environment from companies that ignore regulations in order to line their own pockets. It also provides a disincentive for companies to lie about the environmental impact of their activities.

Hire a Whistleblower Attorney

In considering a qui tam suit, you would not be the first person for whom the deciding factor was the possibility of compensation. The government understands this and includes the necessary provisions in the law to provide both compensation and whistleblower protection.  

However, acting against fraud is also the honest and moral thing to do. Contact a whistleblower attorney at Mike Love & Associates LLC now to learn how you can join in the fight against those who defraud the government and put others at risk.