Advertising and Marketing Fraud
Organizations that use government money as a part of a contractor program must follow the rules established by the government. These rules can extend to a variety of qualifications, including the advertising and marketing schemes of that institution. Generally, if the government funds a product or service, the contractor cannot use that money for their own profit and corporate expansion. However, some contractors break these strict rules and violate the standards of their government contract.
To discuss your legal options as a whistleblower in a False Claims Act suit, contact the qui tam attorneys of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, at 202-973-0900 today.
Fraud Schemes for Marketing or Advertising
Contractors receiving government money need to detail how they are spending those funds, which helps the government understand why they are being billed for certain things. This billing can become extremely problematic when a contractor provides the government with incorrect information, breaking the rules of the contract.
The following fraudulent behaviors may be used by contractors:
- Falsely billing advertising funds
- Misreporting advertising as education or community awareness
- Breaking medical marketing laws, including off-label marketing
These problems can lead to wrongful charges that the federal government may pay out for. This can cost the government a substantial amount of money, totaling millions and sometimes billions of dollars of fraud annually.
Contact Us
If you have information regarding an instance of federal contractor fraud there may be legal action available to recover that money for the government. To learn more about how you may be able to help, contact the qui tam lawyers of Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, by calling 202-973-0900 today.
