Whistleblower and False Claims Act

At DSP Advocates, we stand with those who have the courage to expose fraud against the government. Whether you’re a whistleblower navigating the complexities of the False Claims Act (FCA) or a company responding to a whistleblower allegation, we provide clear, strategic counsel to protect your rights and position 

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What Is the False Claims Act?

The False Claims Act is a federal law that empowers private citizens—also known as relators—to bring lawsuits on behalf of the government against individuals or entities that knowingly submit false or fraudulent claims for payment. If successful, whistleblowers may be entitled to a significant share of any government recovery, sometimes up to 30%.

Examples of fraud covered under the FCA include:

• Medicare/Medicaid fraud

• Billing for services not provided

• Defense contractor fraud

• Kickbacks or illegal referral schemes

• Overcharging or upcoding

• Grant fraud or misuse of federal funds