Thinking about reporting fraud against the government? It’s normal to wonder if whistleblowers get paid. The short answer is yes, but the amount depends on several factors.
In the United States, most whistleblower payouts come from qui tam lawsuits filed under the False Claims Act (FCA), which allows individuals to report government fraud and receive a share of any money recovered. Employees, contractors, vendors, business partners or others with firsthand knowledge of fraud can file a qui tam lawsuit.