Defense Contract Fraud
The United States government provides many different services for its citizens, including protection from both internal and external threats. However, as the U.S. government is unable to design and manufacture all items needed for defense, it hires specialized defense contractors.
The government relies on defense and armament companies to stay true to their contracts. Frustratingly, though, some defense contractors do not always carry out their part of the agreement. This can keep your tax dollars from going to good use in protecting you. If you are aware of defense contract fraud against the government, you should contact an experienced Qui Tam attorney from Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, today at 202-973-0900.
Types of Defense Contract Fraud
In a contract, two or more parties legally agree to carry out their end of the bargain. If one party reneges on the contract, the other entity can be robbed of the promised goods and services. This is illegal and unacceptable. Sadly, the government cannot keep track of every defense contract, which means that it relies on regular citizens to point out defense contract fraud such as:
- Bid-rigging
- Providing shoddy work or products
- Falsifying information to gain contracts
- Failure to follow the terms of the contract
- Overcharging or over-billing
- Not offering the same benefits or specials as a company does for other businesses
- Cross-charging
Defense contract fraud can rob the government of essential goods and services, which in turn robs you of these benefits as well. If you know of any defense contract fraud, you should talk to an attorney immediately.
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Qui Tam law allows you to bring forth a case of fraud on behalf of the government. If the criminal is indeed charged with a crime against the government, you are eligible for part of the reward recovered. If you suspect defense contract fraud against the government, contact an experienced Qui Tam lawyer from Tycko & Zavareei, LLP, at 202-973-0900 today.
