If you know about wrongdoing or fraud, reporting that illegal activity is an important way to limit the damage it can do and to prevent future occurrences. However, whistleblowers should take a few steps before making a report. Gather evidence Your claim depends on...
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Whistleblowing
Are state employees protected if they blow the whistle?
While most people may hope that government officials in their community would be trustworthy, the truth is that mismanagement, abuse of authority, fraud and other concerns can happen in any sector. However, reporting these concerns can be a daunting prospect for...
What if you have evidence of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan fraud?
In the current economic climate, many small businesses needed assistance to keep their workers employed and keep their companies open. However, some companies and individuals may have received assistance that they were not entitled to, and reporting this misuse of the...
Whistleblowers key to stopping government procurement fraud
Federal, state, and local governments purchase goods and services every day. Unlike private enterprises, for any significant expenditure of taxpayer dollars, those governments must engage in a transparent, public process to select their suppliers and...
Opioid-related schemes
Opioid addiction continues to be a serious problem in the United States. Opioids are a broad class of drugs that includes pain relievers such as oxycodone, synthetic opioids such as fentanyl, and illegal drugs such as heroin. The CDC reported that more than 46,000 U.S...
Blowing the whistle when telemarketers defraud consumers or the government
Telemarketing is a legitimate, productive sector of the American economy. At its best, it serves as effective means of connecting businesses with customers who might not otherwise have access to the goods and services those businesses offer. At its worst, however,...
Spotting and reporting CARES Act fraud
The COVID-19 pandemic has created a need for previously unprecedented government aid and assistance. Among the U.S. government’s response to the crisis is the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. Over the past year, this Act has introduced major...
Opioid-related schemes and the role of whistleblowers in exposing such schemes
Contrary to common perception, not all opioids are illicit drugs. Some opioids are legal and can be used as painkillers. The legal opioids include OxyContin, Fentanyl and Vicodin, while the most common illegal opioid is heroin. Opioid-related schemes There are...
Blowing the whistle on PPP loan fraud
The Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) has provided U.S. small businesses and their employees an essential lifeline during the COVID-19 pandemic. Like any large-scale government funding program, however, it has also created the potential for fraud and abuse. With the...
What does SEC whistleblowing entail?
The Securities Exchange Commission is an entity that ensures that firms handling securities adhere to stipulated laws. The SEC has codified rules, regulations and norms that govern the conduct of transactions. However, these rules are sometimes violated. Such unlawful...