Fraud Covered by the False Claims Act
If a person, company, or government contractor files a false claim for payment from the Federal Government, legal action may be taken against them under the False Claims Act. The act covers most fraudulent payment requests (with the notable exception being Tax Fraud, which is covered by an act of its own).
Individuals who bring Qui Tam lawsuits can help the government uncover fraudulent schemes and help save U.S. taxpayers countless amounts of money. Some examples of types of fraud that have been subject to Qui Tam lawsuits include:
- Defense Contracts
- Federal Crop Insurance
- Government Construction Fraud
- Customs and Shipping Fraud
- Federal Loan Fraud
- Government Grant Fraud
- Health-care Fraud
- U.S. Postal Service Fraud
- Cash for Clunkers
- TARP and Bailout Fraud
The government relies on whistleblowers to expose fraud through Qui Tam lawsuits. Persons who choose to bring legal action on the part of the government may be eligible for a reward for their actions. Because most individuals are unfamiliar with the steps required to take to bring such legal action, it is important to have an experienced attorney on your side to help guide you through the process and make sure that you understand your legal rights and options.
Contact Us
The Qui Tam attorneys of Tycko and Zavareei, LLP are dedicated to providing aggressive representation for you if you would like to file a lawsuit under the False Claims Act. Contact us at 202-973-0900 to discuss your legal options.
