Whistleblower Resources & Information

When whistleblowers consider approaching the government with valuable information about companies committing fraud, it’s critical that they educate themselves as much as possible before blowing the whistle. Hagens Berman’s whistleblower legal team provides this free resource library to anyone interested to learn more about how to fight fraud through use of the False Claims Act, the Dodd-Frank Whistleblower Programs of the SEC and the CFTC, the IRS Whistleblower Program and the recently adopted Anti-Money Laundering Whistleblower Program. Here, whistleblowers can find resources about potential rewards and protections under these programs and also learn what our law firm does to represent whistleblowers and maximize their success. 

If you have other questions, contact our whistleblower team confidentially.

GENERAL WHISTLEBLOWER RESOURCES:

Whistleblower FAQ
Whistleblower Rewards
What is a Whistleblower?
When Should a Whistleblower Report Fraud?
How Do I Know if I Can Be a Whistleblower?
Can I Remain Anonymous as a Whistleblower?
How Are Whistleblowers Protected?
5 Reasons Why Whistleblower Tips Are So Important
5 Things Whistleblowers Must Know Before Reporting Fraud
5 Tips for Choosing a Whistleblower Attorney
Client Whistleblower Books

FCA/QUI TAM WHISTLEBLOWER RESOURCES:

False Claims Act (Qui Tam) Whistleblowers
Rewards for False Claims Act Whistleblowers
Protection for False Claims Act Whistleblowers
FCA/Qui Tam Whistleblower FAQ
Kickbacks/Stark Law
False Claims Act Explained
Types of False Claims Act Fraud:
    Defense Contractor Fraud
    Financial Fraud
    Types of Health Care Fraud
    Procurement Fraud
    Additional Fraud on Government Agencies
What is the False Claims Act?
What is Qui Tam?
What if the Government Refuses to Pursue a Whistleblower Lawsuit?
What is the Statute of Limitations for Whistleblowers’ False Claims Act Claims?
Who Can File a False Claims Act Whistleblower Case?
Federal False Claims Act Laws
How Is the Whistleblower Protection Act Different from the False Claims Act?
What State and Local False Claims Act Laws Exist for Whistleblowers?
State False Claims Act Statutes
What is a False Claims Act Whistleblower?
Do I Need a Lawyer To Become a Whistleblower?
What Effects Has the False Claims Act Had?
Can a Company Sue a Whistleblower for Filing a False Claims Act Claim?

SEC WHISTLEBLOWER RESOURCES:

SEC Whistleblowers
Rewards for SEC Whistleblowers
Protection for SEC Whistleblowers
SEC Whistleblower FAQ
SEC Whistleblower Program Explained
Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Violations
Types of SEC Fraud:
    Corporate Failures to Disclose
    Corporate Fraud in Securities Offerings
    Fraud in Trading and Pricing
    Insider Trading
    Market Manipulation
    Unlawful Securities Schemes
    Additional SEC Fraud
What is the Dodd-Frank Act?
Dodd-Frank SEC Whistleblower Statute
Dodd-Frank SEC Whistleblower Regulations
SEC Chair Gary Gensler on National Whistleblower Day

CFTC WHISTLEBLOWER RESOURCES:

CFTC Whistleblowers
Rewards for CFTC Whistleblowers
Protection for CFTC Whistleblowers
CFTC Whistleblower FAQ
CFTC Whistleblower Program Explained
Types of CFTC Fraud:
    CFTC Market Manipulation
    False or Fraudulent Statements
    Ponzi Schemes, Pyramid Schemes and other CFTC Fraud
    Other Commodities, Futures and Swaps Fraud Schemes
What is the Dodd-Frank Act?
Dodd-Frank CFTC Whistleblower Law
Dodd-Frank CFTC Whistleblower Regulations

TAX WHISTLEBLOWER RESOURCES:

IRS Tax Whistleblowers
Rewards for IRS Tax Whistleblowers
IRS Whistleblower FAQ
IRS Tax Whistleblower Program Explained
Types of IRS Tax Fraud:
    False and Material Misstatements on Tax Filings
    Foreign Tax Credit Fraud
    Transfer Pricing Fraud
IRS Tax Whistleblower Law

ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING WHISTLEBLOWER RESOURCES:

Anti-Money Laundering Act