[ { "id": "fca-qui-tam", "name": "False Claims Act Qui Tam (Federal)", "level": "federal", "state": null, "locality": null, "agency": "U.S. Department of Justice, Civil Division", "statute": "31 U.S.C. §§ 3729–3733", "categories": [ "healthcare", "government-contracts", "customs-trade" ], "keywords": "medicare medicaid hospital billing kickback defense contractor procurement grants pandemic relief PPP tariff duty evasion cybersecurity lincoln law relator", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "No minimum. 15–25% if the government intervenes; 25–30% if you proceed without intervention. Defendants owe treble damages plus per-claim penalties.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Complaint is filed under seal (identity hidden during the government's investigation, often years), but your name becomes public if the case proceeds.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Effectively mandatory — courts uniformly hold a relator cannot litigate qui tam pro se. Whistleblower attorneys work on contingency (no upfront cost).", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a qui tam attorney (contingency — free to start)", "File a complaint under seal in federal district court", "Serve the DOJ with the complaint and a written disclosure of your evidence (31 U.S.C. § 3730(b)(2))" ], "report_url": "https://www.justice.gov/civil/false-claims-act", "official_url": "https://www.justice.gov/civil/false-claims-act", "stats": "FY2025 set an all-time record: over $6.8 billion in settlements and judgments, more than $5.3 billion from whistleblower-initiated cases, and a record 1,297 qui tam suits filed. Over $85 billion recovered since 1986.", "status": "Active — record year FY2025. DOJ priorities: Medicare Advantage, tariff/customs evasion, defense procurement.", "notes": "The oldest and largest-paying whistleblower law in America ('Lincoln's Law'). Anti-retaliation protection under § 3730(h). Tips without an award path can go to agency OIG hotlines.", "seo_desc": "Sue companies defrauding the U.S. government and earn 15–30% of the recovery. Record $6.8B recovered in FY2025. Covers Medicare, defense, customs and more.", "featured": 1 }, { "id": "sec-whistleblower", "name": "SEC Whistleblower Program", "level": "federal", "state": null, "locality": null, "agency": "U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission — Office of the Whistleblower", "statute": "15 U.S.C. § 78u-6 (Exchange Act § 21F); 17 C.F.R. § 240.21F", "categories": [ "securities" ], "keywords": "stocks investment fraud ponzi scheme insider trading crypto digital assets FCPA bribery accounting fraud market manipulation broker", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 10, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "10–30% of sanctions", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "Enforcement action must result in more than $1,000,000 in monetary sanctions.", "anonymous": true, "anonymity_note": "Anonymous filing allowed, but only if represented by an attorney (Rule 21F-9). Identity verified before payout.", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Not required to file; required only for anonymous submissions.", "how_to_report": [ "Submit Form TCR online through the SEC's Tips, Complaints and Referrals (TCR) portal", "To claim an award, file Form WB-APP within 90 days of a posted Notice of Covered Action" ], "report_url": "https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/whistleblower-program/information-about-submitting-whistleblower-tip", "official_url": "https://www.sec.gov/enforcement-litigation/whistleblower-program", "stats": "More than $2 billion awarded to 444 whistleblowers since 2011. Largest single award ever: $279 million (2023). A $50 million award was issued in April 2026.", "status": "Active (verified July 2026).", "notes": "Covers securities-law violations including crypto assets that qualify as securities and FCPA violations by issuers. Awards paid from a dedicated Investor Protection Fund — not from victims.", "seo_desc": "Report securities fraud to the SEC and earn 10–30% of sanctions over $1M. File anonymously through an attorney. Over $2 billion already paid out.", "featured": 2 }, { "id": "irs-whistleblower", "name": "IRS Whistleblower Program", "level": "federal", "state": null, "locality": null, "agency": "Internal Revenue Service — Whistleblower Office", "statute": "26 U.S.C. § 7623; 26 C.F.R. § 301.7623", "categories": [ "tax" ], "keywords": "tax evasion offshore accounts unreported income payroll employment tax estate crypto tax form 211", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of collected proceeds", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "Mandatory award (§ 7623(b)) requires more than $2,000,000 in dispute (and individual taxpayer gross income over $200,000). Smaller cases: discretionary award up to 15%.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "No anonymous filing — Form 211 is signed under penalty of perjury. The IRS protects your confidentiality to the extent the law allows.", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Not required; counsel is common for large claims and Tax Court appeals.", "how_to_report": [ "File Form 211 (Application for Award for Original Information)", "Use the digital Form 211 portal launched December 2025, or mail to the Whistleblower Office in Ogden, UT" ], "report_url": "https://www.irs.gov/help/submit-a-whistleblower-claim-for-award", "official_url": "https://www.irs.gov/compliance/whistleblower-office", "stats": "Over $1.4 billion awarded since 2007 on more than $7.86 billion collected. FY2024: $123.5M paid. Largest individual award: $104 million (Bradley Birkenfeld, UBS).", "status": "Active. New digital Form 211 portal launched December 2025.", "notes": "Award is a percentage of 'collected proceeds' including penalties, interest, criminal fines and FBAR penalties. Award decisions appealable to U.S. Tax Court.", "seo_desc": "Report tax evasion to the IRS with Form 211 and earn 15–30% of what the IRS collects. Over $1.4 billion paid to whistleblowers since 2007.", "featured": 3 }, { "id": "cftc-whistleblower", "name": "CFTC Whistleblower Program", "level": "federal", "state": null, "locality": null, "agency": "Commodity Futures Trading Commission — Whistleblower Office", "statute": "7 U.S.C. § 26 (Commodity Exchange Act § 23); 17 C.F.R. Part 165", "categories": [ "commodities-crypto" ], "keywords": "futures derivatives forex spoofing bitcoin ethereum crypto fraud market manipulation carbon markets precious metals", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 10, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "10–30% of sanctions", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "Enforcement action must result in more than $1,000,000 in monetary sanctions.", "anonymous": true, "anonymity_note": "Anonymous filing allowed if represented by an attorney; identity verified before payout.", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Not required to file; required for anonymous submissions.", "how_to_report": [ "Submit Form TCR through the online portal at whistleblower.gov", "Or call the hotline: (866) 873-5675", "Claim awards via Form WB-APP within 90 days of a Notice of Covered Action" ], "report_url": "https://www.whistleblower.gov/overview/submitatip", "official_url": "https://www.whistleblower.gov/", "stats": "More than $430 million awarded since 2014, tied to over $3.7 billion in sanctions. Largest award: ~$200 million (2021). Five whistleblowers shared $8M+ in June 2026.", "status": "Active and paying (multiple awards announced June 2026).", "notes": "Strong jurisdiction over crypto fraud (BTC/ETH are commodities). Awards paid from a Customer Protection Fund financed by violator sanctions.", "seo_desc": "Report commodities, derivatives or crypto fraud to the CFTC and earn 10–30% of sanctions over $1M. Over $430 million awarded to date.", "featured": 4 }, { "id": "fincen-aml", "name": "FinCEN AML & Sanctions Whistleblower Program", "level": "federal", "state": null, "locality": null, "agency": "Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (U.S. Treasury)", "statute": "31 U.S.C. § 5323 (AML Act of 2020; AML Whistleblower Improvement Act of 2022)", "categories": [ "banking-aml" ], "keywords": "money laundering sanctions evasion russia iran bank secrecy act crypto mixers exchanges terrorist financing kleptocracy KYC", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 10, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "10–30% of sanctions", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "Treasury/DOJ enforcement action with monetary sanctions over $1,000,000. Covers BSA, IEEPA, TWEA and Kingpin Act violations.", "anonymous": true, "anonymity_note": "Anonymous submission through an attorney, mirroring the SEC model.", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Not required to report; required for anonymous submissions.", "how_to_report": [ "Submit a tip to FinCEN following its 'Submitting a Tip' guidance", "Tips are shared with OFAC and DOJ — filing now preserves award eligibility" ], "report_url": "https://www.fincen.gov/whistleblower-program/submitting-a-tip", "official_url": "https://www.fincen.gov/whistleblower-program", "stats": "No awards paid yet — payouts begin once the implementing rule is final. Proposed rule (April 2026) includes a rebuttable presumption of the MAXIMUM 30% award where that amount is ≤ $15M.", "status": "Rulemaking in final stretch — NPRM published April 1, 2026; comments closed June 1, 2026. Tips accepted now.", "notes": "The biggest emerging program: bank AML failures, sanctions evasion, crypto mixers and exchanges. Get in early — tips submitted now keep eligibility.", "seo_desc": "Report money laundering or sanctions evasion to FinCEN and earn 10–30% of sanctions over $1M. New program — proposed rule presumes the maximum 30% award.", "featured": 5 }, { "id": "doj-corporate-pilot", "name": "DOJ Corporate Whistleblower Awards Pilot Program", "level": "federal", "state": null, "locality": null, "agency": "U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division (MLARS)", "statute": "Non-statutory pilot under 28 U.S.C. § 524(c); launched Aug 2024, expanded May 2025", "categories": [ "banking-aml", "healthcare", "government-contracts", "customs-trade" ], "keywords": "corporate crime foreign bribery corruption private insurance healthcare fraud cartels immigration sanctions tariff procurement forfeiture", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 0, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "Up to 30% of first $100M forfeited", "reward_cap": "~$50M effective cap (30% of first $100M + up to 5% of next $100–500M)", "threshold": "More than $1,000,000 in net proceeds forfeited. Discretionary — no guaranteed minimum.", "anonymous": true, "anonymity_note": "Anonymous submission allowed only through an attorney; identity verified before payment.", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Not required to submit; required for anonymous submissions.", "how_to_report": [ "Complete the DOJ Whistleblower Intake Form (PDF)", "Email it to CorporateWhistleblower@usdoj.gov", "If you reported internally first, report to DOJ within 120 days to stay eligible" ], "report_url": "https://www.justice.gov/criminal/criminal-division-corporate-whistleblower-awards-pilot-program", "official_url": "https://www.justice.gov/criminal/criminal-division-corporate-whistleblower-awards-pilot-program", "stats": "3-year pilot (through Aug 2027). Expanded May 2025 to cover tariff/customs fraud, procurement fraud, immigration violations, cartels and sanctions evasion.", "status": "Active and expanded (May 2025). No public payouts yet — forfeiture cases take years.", "notes": "Fills the gaps left by SEC/CFTC/FinCEN/FCA — notably fraud against PRIVATE health insurers. Covers financial-institution crimes, foreign/domestic corruption and more.", "seo_desc": "DOJ pays up to 30% of forfeited proceeds for tips on corporate crime — private-insurer fraud, corruption, cartels, customs fraud. Active through Aug 2027.", "featured": 6 }, { "id": "nhtsa-vehicle-safety", "name": "NHTSA Motor Vehicle Safety Whistleblower Program", "level": "federal", "state": null, "locality": null, "agency": "National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (DOT)", "statute": "49 U.S.C. § 30172; 49 C.F.R. Part 513 (final rule eff. Jan 2025)", "categories": [ "vehicle" ], "keywords": "auto defects recalls safety violations car manufacturer parts supplier dealership FMVSS airbag engine", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 10, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "10–30% of collected penalties", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "Collected monetary sanctions must exceed $1,000,000. Must be a current/former employee or contractor of a vehicle manufacturer, parts supplier, or dealership.", "anonymous": true, "anonymity_note": "Anonymous submission permitted if represented by an attorney (2025 final rule).", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Not required; required for anonymous submissions.", "how_to_report": [ "Submit a WB-INFO form by email to NHTSAWhistleblower@dot.gov", "Or call the vehicle safety hotline: 888-327-4236" ], "report_url": "https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/whistleblower-program", "official_url": "https://www.nhtsa.gov/laws-regulations/whistleblower-program", "stats": "First and largest award: $24.3 million (the statutory-max 30%) to a former Hyundai engineer in 2021 over the Theta II engine defect.", "status": "Active — final rule fully in force since March 2025.", "notes": "Industry insiders only. Retaliation protection handled by OSHA.", "seo_desc": "Auto-industry insiders can earn 10–30% of penalties for reporting safety defects to NHTSA. First award: $24.3 million (Hyundai engineer).", "featured": 8 }, { "id": "doj-antitrust-rewards", "name": "DOJ Antitrust Whistleblower Rewards Program", "level": "federal", "state": null, "locality": null, "agency": "DOJ Antitrust Division with USPS OIG / Postal Inspection Service", "statute": "Non-statutory program via USPS MOU; announced July 2025", "categories": [ "antitrust", "government-contracts" ], "keywords": "price fixing bid rigging collusion cartel market allocation procurement monopoly", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of criminal fine", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "Criminal fine or recovery of at least $1,000,000; conduct must have a nexus to the Postal Service (interpreted broadly).", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Confidentiality protected; submitting through counsel is the practical route to anonymity.", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Not required; counsel advisable.", "how_to_report": [ "Report via the Antitrust Division's Whistleblower Rewards page", "Or report through USPS OIG / Postal Inspection Service, which forward qualifying reports" ], "report_url": "https://www.justice.gov/atr/whistleblower-rewards", "official_url": "https://www.justice.gov/atr/whistleblower-rewards", "stats": "First-ever award: $1,000,000 paid January 2026 for a tip leading to a $3.28M criminal fine — six months after launch.", "status": "Active and paying. First antitrust bounty program in U.S. history.", "notes": "Launched July 2025. Strong option for reporting procurement collusion, price fixing, and bid rigging.", "seo_desc": "New in 2025: report price fixing or bid rigging to the DOJ and earn 15–30% of criminal fines over $1M. First $1M award already paid.", "featured": 7 }, { "id": "customs-moiety", "name": "Customs Moiety Program", "level": "federal", "state": null, "locality": null, "agency": "U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP)", "statute": "19 U.S.C. § 1619", "categories": [ "customs-trade" ], "keywords": "tariff duty evasion smuggling import undervaluation transshipment country of origin forced labor trade fraud", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 0, "reward_max": 25, "reward_text": "Up to 25% of net recovery", "reward_cap": "$250,000 per claim", "threshold": "Government must make a net recovery from your original information. Discretionary.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Anonymous e-Allegations are accepted, but a moiety award requires that you provided your name with the allegation.", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Not required.", "how_to_report": [ "Report the violation via CBP's e-Allegations portal with your name attached", "After the government recovers, file the moiety claim on DHS Form 4623 to CBP's Enforcement Policy Branch" ], "report_url": "https://eallegations.cbp.gov/s/moiety-claim", "official_url": "https://www.cbp.gov/document/guidance/fact-sheet-moiety-statute", "stats": "Up to 25% of recovery, capped at $250,000. Newly prominent amid the 2025–26 tariff-enforcement surge and the DOJ–DHS Trade Fraud Task Force.", "status": "Active. For large-dollar evasion, FCA qui tam (15–30%, uncapped) usually pays far more.", "notes": "For big customs fraud, compare with the False Claims Act route (uncapped). The moiety program is faster and simpler for smaller cases.", "seo_desc": "Report customs or tariff fraud to CBP and earn up to 25% of the recovery (max $250K). For bigger cases, FCA qui tam pays 15–30% uncapped.", "featured": 9 }, { "id": "firrea-fiafea", "name": "FIRREA / FIAFEA Bank Fraud Declarations", "level": "federal", "state": null, "locality": null, "agency": "U.S. Department of Justice", "statute": "12 U.S.C. § 1833a; 12 U.S.C. §§ 4201–4213", "categories": [ "banking-aml" ], "keywords": "bank fraud mortgage fraud financial institution wire fraud mail fraud false bank entries FDIC", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 5, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "5–30% tiered", "reward_cap": "$1,600,000", "threshold": "Tiers: 20–30% of first $1M recovered; 10–20% of next $4M; 5–10% of next $5M. Max award $850K–$1.6M when recovery ≥ $10M.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Declaration filed under seal and kept confidential during investigation; identity known to DOJ.", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Not legally required, but declarations follow a formal statutory format — counsel strongly advised.", "how_to_report": [ "File a sworn declaration with the U.S. Attorney General per 12 U.S.C. § 4202 describing fraud affecting a federally insured financial institution", "DOJ investigates under seal" ], "report_url": null, "official_url": "https://www.justice.gov/civil", "stats": "Covers 14 predicate offenses including bank fraud and wire/mail fraud affecting insured institutions. 10-year statute of limitations is its key advantage.", "status": "Active but rarely used; useful where the FCA doesn't apply (fraud ON banks rather than on the government).", "notes": "Reform advocates continue pushing to lift the $1.6M cap.", "seo_desc": "Report fraud affecting federally insured banks via a FIRREA declaration and earn up to $1.6M. Covers mortgage and financial-institution fraud.", "featured": 20 }, { "id": "apps-ocean-pollution", "name": "Ocean Pollution Whistleblower Awards (APPS)", "level": "federal", "state": null, "locality": null, "agency": "U.S. Coast Guard / DOJ; awards granted by federal courts", "statute": "33 U.S.C. § 1908(a) (Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships)", "categories": [ "environmental" ], "keywords": "ship pollution magic pipe oily discharge oil record book cruise cargo vessel MARPOL crew", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 0, "reward_max": 50, "reward_text": "Up to 50% of criminal fine", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "Criminal conviction with a fine; award up to 50% at the sentencing court's discretion.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "No formal anonymity mechanism; identity typically becomes known to prosecutors, protected practically during investigation.", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Not required; maritime whistleblower counsel typical since awards are argued at sentencing.", "how_to_report": [ "Report to the U.S. Coast Guard at any port or via its hotline, or to DOJ", "Evidence like photos/video of bypass 'magic pipes' and falsified Oil Record Books is decisive", "The award is requested from the sentencing judge after conviction" ], "report_url": "https://nrc.uscg.mil/", "official_url": "https://www.justice.gov/enrd", "stats": "~$33M awarded to 205 whistleblowers across 100 prosecutions (1993–2017); average award 28.8% of fines; whistleblowers drove 76% of successful cases.", "status": "Active — DOJ regularly prosecutes shipping companies. Mostly benefits crew members.", "notes": "One of the highest reward ceilings of any program — up to half the criminal fine — but entirely at the court's discretion.", "seo_desc": "Ship crew members can earn up to 50% of criminal fines for reporting illegal ocean dumping ('magic pipes'). Average award: 28.8% of the fine.", "featured": 21 }, { "id": "hhs-oig-incentive", "name": "Medicare Incentive Reward Program (HHS)", "level": "federal", "state": null, "locality": null, "agency": "HHS Office of Inspector General / CMS", "statute": "42 C.F.R. § 420.405", "categories": [ "healthcare" ], "keywords": "medicare fraud hotline tips billing small reward", "reward_kind": "fixed", "reward_min": null, "reward_max": null, "reward_text": "Up to $1,000 (10% of first $10K recovered)", "reward_cap": "$1,000", "threshold": "Recovery of at least $100 of Medicare funds.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Anonymous tips accepted but forfeit the reward — you must provide contact details to be eligible.", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Not required.", "how_to_report": [ "Report online at tips.oig.hhs.gov", "Or call 1-800-HHS-TIPS (1-800-447-8477)" ], "report_url": "https://tips.oig.hhs.gov/", "official_url": "https://oig.hhs.gov/fraud/report-fraud/", "stats": "Reward capped at $1,000 — trivial next to the FCA. A 2013 proposal to raise it to ~$9.9M was never finalized.", "status": "Technically active but economically obsolete.", "notes": "If you have substantial Medicare fraud evidence, use FCA qui tam (15–30%, uncapped) instead. This program is for small tips only.", "seo_desc": "HHS pays up to $1,000 for Medicare fraud tips. Have serious evidence? The False Claims Act pays 15–30% of recoveries instead — compare programs.", "featured": 30 }, { "id": "fws-wildlife", "name": "Wildlife Trafficking Rewards (Lacey Act / ESA)", "level": "federal", "state": null, "locality": null, "agency": "U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service — Office of Law Enforcement", "statute": "16 U.S.C. § 3375(d) (Lacey Act); 16 U.S.C. § 1540(d) (ESA)", "categories": [ "environmental" ], "keywords": "wildlife trafficking poaching illegal logging timber fishing ivory endangered species smuggling", "reward_kind": "fixed", "reward_min": null, "reward_max": null, "reward_text": "Discretionary (historically $250–$125,000)", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "Information leading to arrest, conviction, civil penalty, or forfeiture.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Tips can be anonymous, but receiving a reward requires identifying yourself.", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Not required.", "how_to_report": [ "Submit a tip online at fws.gov/wildlife-crime-tips", "Or call 1-844-FWS-TIPS (1-844-397-8477)", "Discuss reward eligibility with the receiving agent" ], "report_url": "https://www.fws.gov/wildlife-crime-tips", "official_url": "https://www.fws.gov/program/office-of-law-enforcement", "stats": "Fully discretionary; most awards $2,000–$5,000. Targets a $150B+ illegal wildlife/logging/fishing industry.", "status": "Active; no percentage guarantees.", "notes": "For import-declaration fraud on wildlife or timber, the FCA or customs moiety may pay much more.", "seo_desc": "The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service pays discretionary rewards for tips on wildlife trafficking, illegal logging and poaching under the Lacey Act and ESA.", "featured": 31 }, { "id": "epa-clean-air", "name": "EPA Clean Air Act Awards", "level": "federal", "state": null, "locality": null, "agency": "Environmental Protection Agency", "statute": "42 U.S.C. § 7413(f)", "categories": [ "environmental" ], "keywords": "emissions violations air pollution clean air act defeat devices", "reward_kind": "fixed", "reward_min": null, "reward_max": null, "reward_text": "Up to $10,000", "reward_cap": "$10,000", "threshold": "Information leading to a criminal conviction or civil penalty.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Discretionary; no formal program infrastructure.", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Not required.", "how_to_report": [ "Report violations via EPA's environmental violation reporting portal" ], "report_url": "https://echo.epa.gov/report-environmental-violations", "official_url": null, "stats": "Rarely used; $10,000 cap.", "status": "On the books but dormant in practice.", "notes": "Listed for completeness — payouts are rare and small.", "seo_desc": "The Clean Air Act authorizes EPA rewards up to $10,000 for information leading to convictions or penalties for air-pollution violations.", "featured": 40 }, { "id": "ca-fca", "name": "California False Claims Act", "level": "state", "state": "CA", "locality": null, "agency": "California Attorney General — False Claims Unit", "statute": "Cal. Gov't Code §§ 12650–12656", "categories": [ "govt-funds", "healthcare" ], "keywords": "california state contracts medi-cal fraud qui tam relator", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% if the state intervenes; 25–30% if you proceed alone. Covers the state and its political subdivisions (cities, counties, districts).", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially; relator's name becomes public if the case proceeds.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel (contingency-based, no upfront cost).", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal in California state court", "Serve the Attorney General with the complaint and evidence disclosure" ], "report_url": "https://oag.ca.gov/cfs/falseclaims", "official_url": "https://oag.ca.gov/cfs/falseclaims", "stats": "One of the most active state FCAs in the nation.", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Tax and workers' compensation claims are excluded. Fraud against San Francisco or any CA city/county is pursued under this act.", "seo_desc": "Report fraud against California or its cities and counties under the CA False Claims Act and earn 15–30% of the state's recovery.", "featured": 50 }, { "id": "co-fca", "name": "Colorado False Claims Act", "level": "state", "state": "CO", "locality": null, "agency": "Colorado Attorney General", "statute": "C.R.S. § 24-31-1201 et seq.; Medicaid: § 25.5-4-303.5 et seq.", "categories": [ "govt-funds", "healthcare" ], "keywords": "colorado state funds medicaid qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined. Covers all state funds plus subdivisions; separate Medicaid FCA.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially; name becomes public if the case proceeds.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the Colorado Attorney General" ], "report_url": "https://coag.gov", "official_url": "https://coag.gov", "stats": "Enacted 2022 — one of the newest general state FCAs.", "status": "Active.", "notes": "General act (2022) plus a separate Medicaid False Claims Act.", "seo_desc": "Colorado's 2022 False Claims Act pays whistleblowers 15–30% of recoveries for reporting fraud against state or local government funds.", "featured": 51 }, { "id": "ct-fca", "name": "Connecticut False Claims Act", "level": "state", "state": "CT", "locality": null, "agency": "Connecticut Attorney General", "statute": "Conn. Gen. Stat. § 4-274 et seq. (expanded by P.A. 23-129)", "categories": [ "govt-funds", "healthcare" ], "keywords": "connecticut state funds medicaid qui tam expanded 2023", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined. Covers ALL claims for state money or property.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the Connecticut Attorney General" ], "report_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/ag", "official_url": "https://portal.ct.gov/ag", "stats": "Expanded from Medicaid-only to all state funds effective July 1, 2023.", "status": "Active — recently expanded.", "notes": "Tax fraud excluded. Many older law-firm charts still show CT as healthcare-only; that is outdated.", "seo_desc": "Connecticut's expanded False Claims Act (2023) now covers all state funds — whistleblowers earn 15–30% of recoveries.", "featured": 52 }, { "id": "de-fca", "name": "Delaware False Claims and Reporting Act", "level": "state", "state": "DE", "locality": null, "agency": "Delaware Attorney General", "statute": "Del. Code tit. 6, §§ 1201–1211", "categories": [ "govt-funds", "healthcare" ], "keywords": "delaware state funds qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined. Covers state and subdivisions.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the Delaware Attorney General" ], "report_url": "https://attorneygeneral.delaware.gov", "official_url": "https://attorneygeneral.delaware.gov", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Tax claims are not expressly barred.", "seo_desc": "Report fraud against Delaware under its False Claims and Reporting Act and earn 15–30% of the recovery.", "featured": 60 }, { "id": "dc-fca", "name": "District of Columbia False Claims Act", "level": "state", "state": "DC", "locality": null, "agency": "DC Office of the Attorney General", "statute": "D.C. Code §§ 2-381.01–.10", "categories": [ "govt-funds", "healthcare", "tax" ], "keywords": "washington dc district tax fraud qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined. Includes TAX fraud where income exceeds $1M and damages exceed $350K.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the DC Attorney General" ], "report_url": "https://oag.dc.gov", "official_url": "https://oag.dc.gov", "stats": "One of only two U.S. jurisdictions (with NY) whose FCA expressly covers tax fraud.", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Tax coverage added 2021 — a powerful tool against large DC tax cheats.", "seo_desc": "DC's False Claims Act covers government fraud AND large tax fraud — whistleblowers earn 15–30% of what the District recovers.", "featured": 53 }, { "id": "fl-fca", "name": "Florida False Claims Act", "level": "state", "state": "FL", "locality": null, "agency": "Florida Attorney General", "statute": "Fla. Stat. §§ 68.081–68.092", "categories": [ "govt-funds", "healthcare" ], "keywords": "florida state funds medicaid qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined. Covers state agencies and instrumentalities.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the Florida Attorney General" ], "report_url": "https://www.myfloridalegal.com", "official_url": "https://www.myfloridalegal.com", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Broward County, Miami-Dade County and other FL localities have their own ordinances too.", "seo_desc": "Report fraud against the State of Florida under the FL False Claims Act and earn 15–30% of the state's recovery.", "featured": 54 }, { "id": "ga-fca", "name": "Georgia Taxpayer Protection False Claims Act", "level": "state", "state": "GA", "locality": null, "agency": "Georgia Attorney General", "statute": "Ga. Code §§ 23-3-120 to -127; Medicaid: §§ 49-4-168 et seq.", "categories": [ "govt-funds", "healthcare" ], "keywords": "georgia state funds medicaid qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined. Covers state and subdivisions; the general act requires AG approval to file.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "Obtain Attorney General approval (general act)", "File a qui tam complaint under seal" ], "report_url": "https://law.georgia.gov", "official_url": "https://law.georgia.gov", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Separate State False Medicaid Claims Act for healthcare fraud.", "seo_desc": "Georgia's Taxpayer Protection FCA pays whistleblowers 15–30% of recoveries for reporting fraud on state or local funds.", "featured": 61 }, { "id": "hi-fca", "name": "Hawaii False Claims Act", "level": "state", "state": "HI", "locality": null, "agency": "Hawaii Attorney General", "statute": "Haw. Rev. Stat. §§ 661-21 et seq.; counties: §§ 46-171 et seq.", "categories": [ "govt-funds", "healthcare" ], "keywords": "hawaii state county funds qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined. Separate statute covers county funds.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the Hawaii Attorney General" ], "report_url": "https://ag.hawaii.gov", "official_url": "https://ag.hawaii.gov", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Tax claims are not expressly barred.", "seo_desc": "Report fraud against Hawaii or its counties under the HI False Claims Act and earn 15–30% of the recovery.", "featured": 62 }, { "id": "il-fca", "name": "Illinois False Claims Act", "level": "state", "state": "IL", "locality": null, "agency": "Illinois Attorney General", "statute": "740 ILCS 175", "categories": [ "govt-funds", "healthcare", "tax" ], "keywords": "illinois state funds schools universities sales tax qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined. Covers state, subdivisions, schools and universities.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the Illinois Attorney General" ], "report_url": "https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov", "official_url": "https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov", "stats": "Notably active on sales-tax qui tam suits.", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Covers NON-income taxes (e.g., sales tax evasion) — income tax excluded. Chicago has its own municipal FCA.", "seo_desc": "Illinois' False Claims Act covers state funds and even sales-tax fraud — whistleblowers earn 15–30% of recoveries.", "featured": 55 }, { "id": "in-fca", "name": "Indiana False Claims Act", "level": "state", "state": "IN", "locality": null, "agency": "Indiana Attorney General", "statute": "Ind. Code § 5-11-5.5; Medicaid: § 5-11-5.7", "categories": [ "govt-funds", "healthcare" ], "keywords": "indiana state funds medicaid qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined. Covers state funds only (no subdivisions).", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the Indiana Attorney General" ], "report_url": "https://www.in.gov/attorneygeneral", "official_url": "https://www.in.gov/attorneygeneral", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "A relator who planned or initiated the fraud receives NO award. Tax claims not expressly barred.", "seo_desc": "Report fraud against the State of Indiana under its False Claims Act and earn 15–30% of the recovery.", "featured": 63 }, { "id": "ia-fca", "name": "Iowa False Claims Act", "level": "state", "state": "IA", "locality": null, "agency": "Iowa Attorney General", "statute": "Iowa Code ch. 685", "categories": [ "govt-funds", "healthcare" ], "keywords": "iowa state funds qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the Iowa Attorney General" ], "report_url": "https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov", "official_url": "https://www.iowaattorneygeneral.gov", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "", "seo_desc": "Report fraud against the State of Iowa under the Iowa False Claims Act and earn 15–30% of the recovery.", "featured": 64 }, { "id": "md-fca", "name": "Maryland False Claims Act", "level": "state", "state": "MD", "locality": null, "agency": "Maryland Attorney General", "statute": "Md. Gen. Prov. § 8-101 et seq.; Health: Health-Gen. § 2-601 et seq.", "categories": [ "govt-funds", "healthcare" ], "keywords": "maryland state county funds medicaid health qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 25, "reward_text": "15–25% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% if the state proceeds. Under the general act, the case is DISMISSED if the state declines to intervene.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the Maryland Attorney General" ], "report_url": "https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov", "official_url": "https://www.marylandattorneygeneral.gov", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Two statutes: general FCA (2015, state + counties) and False Health Claims Act (2010, Medicaid). Maryland also has a separate tax whistleblower program (15–30%).", "seo_desc": "Maryland whistleblowers can earn 15–25% under its False Claims Acts — plus 15–30% under its separate tax whistleblower program.", "featured": 65 }, { "id": "ma-fca", "name": "Massachusetts False Claims Act", "level": "state", "state": "MA", "locality": null, "agency": "Massachusetts Attorney General", "statute": "Mass. Gen. Laws ch. 12, §§ 5A–5O", "categories": [ "govt-funds", "healthcare" ], "keywords": "massachusetts state funds masshealth private equity qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined. Covers state and subdivisions.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the Massachusetts Attorney General" ], "report_url": "https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-attorney-general-andrea-joy-campbell", "official_url": "https://www.mass.gov/orgs/office-of-attorney-general-andrea-joy-campbell", "stats": "2025 amendment added explicit liability for private-equity owners and investors.", "status": "Active — strengthened in 2025.", "notes": "First state to expressly reach private-equity owners of violators.", "seo_desc": "Massachusetts' False Claims Act pays whistleblowers 15–30% — and now reaches private-equity owners of companies that defraud the state.", "featured": 56 }, { "id": "mn-fca", "name": "Minnesota False Claims Act", "level": "state", "state": "MN", "locality": null, "agency": "Minnesota Attorney General", "statute": "Minn. Stat. ch. 15C", "categories": [ "govt-funds", "healthcare" ], "keywords": "minnesota state funds qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined. Covers state and subdivisions.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the Minnesota Attorney General" ], "report_url": "https://www.ag.state.mn.us", "official_url": "https://www.ag.state.mn.us", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Tax fraud excluded.", "seo_desc": "Report fraud against Minnesota or its local governments under the MN False Claims Act and earn 15–30% of the recovery.", "featured": 66 }, { "id": "mt-fca", "name": "Montana False Claims Act", "level": "state", "state": "MT", "locality": null, "agency": "Montana Department of Justice", "statute": "Mont. Code §§ 17-8-401 to -416", "categories": [ "govt-funds", "healthcare" ], "keywords": "montana state funds qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined. Covers state and subdivisions.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the Montana Department of Justice" ], "report_url": "https://dojmt.gov", "official_url": "https://dojmt.gov", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "", "seo_desc": "Report fraud against Montana or its local governments under the MT False Claims Act and earn 15–30% of the recovery.", "featured": 67 }, { "id": "nv-fca", "name": "Nevada False Claims Act", "level": "state", "state": "NV", "locality": null, "agency": "Nevada Attorney General", "statute": "Nev. Rev. Stat. ch. 357", "categories": [ "govt-funds", "healthcare" ], "keywords": "nevada state funds qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined. Covers state and subdivisions.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the Nevada Attorney General" ], "report_url": "https://ag.nv.gov", "official_url": "https://ag.nv.gov", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Tax claims not expressly barred.", "seo_desc": "Report fraud against Nevada or its local governments under the NV False Claims Act and earn 15–30% of the recovery.", "featured": 68 }, { "id": "nj-fca", "name": "New Jersey False Claims Act", "level": "state", "state": "NJ", "locality": null, "agency": "New Jersey Attorney General", "statute": "N.J. Stat. §§ 2A:32C-1 to -18", "categories": [ "govt-funds", "healthcare" ], "keywords": "new jersey state funds medicaid qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined. Covers the state executive branch and independent authorities.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the New Jersey Attorney General" ], "report_url": "https://www.njoag.gov", "official_url": "https://www.njoag.gov", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Tax fraud excluded. NJ also pays up to $25,000 for insurance-fraud tips (separate program).", "seo_desc": "Report fraud against New Jersey under the NJ False Claims Act and earn 15–30% of the state's recovery.", "featured": 69 }, { "id": "nm-fca", "name": "New Mexico Fraud Against Taxpayers Act", "level": "state", "state": "NM", "locality": null, "agency": "New Mexico Department of Justice", "statute": "N.M. Stat. §§ 44-9-1 et seq.; Medicaid: §§ 27-14-1 et seq.", "categories": [ "govt-funds", "healthcare" ], "keywords": "new mexico state funds medicaid qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined. Covers state and subdivisions.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the New Mexico Department of Justice" ], "report_url": "https://nmdoj.gov", "official_url": "https://nmdoj.gov", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Separate Medicaid False Claims Act also available.", "seo_desc": "Report fraud against New Mexico under the Fraud Against Taxpayers Act and earn 15–30% of the recovery.", "featured": 70 }, { "id": "ny-fca", "name": "New York False Claims Act", "level": "state", "state": "NY", "locality": null, "agency": "New York Attorney General — Taxpayer Protection Bureau", "statute": "N.Y. State Fin. Law §§ 187–194", "categories": [ "govt-funds", "healthcare", "tax" ], "keywords": "new york state local tax fraud income tax qui tam taxpayer protection", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined. Includes TAX fraud where net income exceeds $1M and damages exceed $350K.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the NY Attorney General (Taxpayer Protection Bureau)" ], "report_url": "https://ag.ny.gov/about/about-office/economic-justice-division", "official_url": "https://ag.ny.gov/about/about-office/economic-justice-division", "stats": "The most powerful state FCA — covers all local governments AND large tax fraud. Share may increase for state-of-emergency fund fraud (2023 amendment).", "status": "Active.", "notes": "One of only two jurisdictions (with DC) whose FCA covers tax fraud. NYC also has its own municipal FCA.", "seo_desc": "New York's False Claims Act covers government fraud AND million-dollar tax fraud — whistleblowers earn 15–30% of recoveries.", "featured": 57 }, { "id": "nc-fca", "name": "North Carolina False Claims Act", "level": "state", "state": "NC", "locality": null, "agency": "North Carolina Attorney General", "statute": "N.C. Gen. Stat. §§ 1-605 to 1-618", "categories": [ "govt-funds", "healthcare" ], "keywords": "north carolina state funds medicaid qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined. 120-day initial seal period.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the North Carolina Attorney General" ], "report_url": "https://ncdoj.gov", "official_url": "https://ncdoj.gov", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "", "seo_desc": "Report fraud against North Carolina under the NC False Claims Act and earn 15–30% of the state's recovery.", "featured": 71 }, { "id": "ri-fca", "name": "Rhode Island False Claims Act", "level": "state", "state": "RI", "locality": null, "agency": "Rhode Island Attorney General", "statute": "R.I. Gen. Laws §§ 9-1.1-1 to -9", "categories": [ "govt-funds", "healthcare" ], "keywords": "rhode island state funds qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined. Covers state and subdivisions.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the Rhode Island Attorney General" ], "report_url": "https://riag.ri.gov", "official_url": "https://riag.ri.gov", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Tax claims not expressly barred.", "seo_desc": "Report fraud against Rhode Island under the RI False Claims Act and earn 15–30% of the state's recovery.", "featured": 72 }, { "id": "tn-fca", "name": "Tennessee False Claims Act", "level": "state", "state": "TN", "locality": null, "agency": "Tennessee Attorney General", "statute": "Tenn. Code §§ 4-18-101 et seq.; Medicaid: §§ 71-5-181 et seq.", "categories": [ "govt-funds", "healthcare" ], "keywords": "tennessee state funds tenncare medicaid qui tam highest shares", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 25, "reward_max": 50, "reward_text": "25–50% of recovery (general act)", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "General act: 25–33% if the state proceeds, 35–50% if you proceed alone — the HIGHEST shares in the nation. Medicaid act: 15–25% / 25–30%.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the Tennessee Attorney General" ], "report_url": "https://www.tn.gov/attorneygeneral", "official_url": "https://www.tn.gov/attorneygeneral", "stats": "Highest general-act relator shares in the nation: up to 50%.", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Two statutes: general TFCA (up to 50%) and Medicaid TMFCA (up to 30%).", "seo_desc": "Tennessee pays the highest whistleblower shares in America — up to 50% of recoveries under its False Claims Act.", "featured": 58 }, { "id": "vt-fca", "name": "Vermont False Claims Act", "level": "state", "state": "VT", "locality": null, "agency": "Vermont Attorney General", "statute": "32 V.S.A. §§ 630–642", "categories": [ "govt-funds", "healthcare" ], "keywords": "vermont state funds qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined. Covers state and subdivisions.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the Vermont Attorney General" ], "report_url": "https://ago.vermont.gov", "official_url": "https://ago.vermont.gov", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "", "seo_desc": "Report fraud against Vermont under the VT False Claims Act and earn 15–30% of the state's recovery.", "featured": 73 }, { "id": "va-fca", "name": "Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act", "level": "state", "state": "VA", "locality": null, "agency": "Virginia Attorney General", "statute": "Va. Code §§ 8.01-216.1 to -216.19", "categories": [ "govt-funds", "healthcare" ], "keywords": "virginia state funds medicaid qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined. 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R.S. 46:437.1–46:440.3", "categories": [ "healthcare" ], "keywords": "louisiana medicaid medical assistance fraud qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "Medicaid/medical-assistance fraud only.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam action under MAPIL", "Serve the Louisiana Attorney General" ], "report_url": "https://ag.louisiana.gov", "official_url": "https://ag.louisiana.gov", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Medicaid-only statute.", "seo_desc": "Report Louisiana Medicaid fraud under MAPIL and earn 15–30% of the state's recovery.", "featured": 83 }, { "id": "mi-mfca", "name": "Michigan Medicaid False Claim Act", "level": "state", "state": "MI", "locality": null, "agency": "Michigan Attorney General", "statute": "MCL 400.601–400.615", "categories": [ "healthcare" ], "keywords": "michigan medicaid fraud qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "Medicaid fraud only.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the Michigan Attorney General" ], "report_url": "https://www.michigan.gov/ag", "official_url": "https://www.michigan.gov/ag", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Michigan also runs the HEAT auto-theft reward program.", "seo_desc": "Report Michigan Medicaid fraud under the Medicaid False Claim Act and earn 15–30% of the recovery.", "featured": 84 }, { "id": "nh-fca", "name": "New Hampshire False Claims Act", "level": "state", "state": "NH", "locality": null, "agency": "New Hampshire Department of Justice", "statute": "N.H. RSA 167:61-b to :61-e", "categories": [ "healthcare" ], "keywords": "new hampshire medicaid fraud qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "Medicaid fraud only.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the NH Department of Justice" ], "report_url": "https://www.doj.nh.gov", "official_url": "https://www.doj.nh.gov", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Medicaid-only in practice.", "seo_desc": "Report New Hampshire Medicaid fraud under the NH False Claims Act and earn 15–30% of the recovery.", "featured": 85 }, { "id": "ok-mfca", "name": "Oklahoma Medicaid False Claims Act", "level": "state", "state": "OK", "locality": null, "agency": "Oklahoma Attorney General", "statute": "Okla. Stat. tit. 63, §§ 5053–5053.7", "categories": [ "healthcare" ], "keywords": "oklahoma medicaid fraud qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "Medicaid fraud only.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the Oklahoma Attorney General" ], "report_url": "https://oklahoma.gov/oag", "official_url": "https://oklahoma.gov/oag", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Medicaid-only statute.", "seo_desc": "Report Oklahoma Medicaid fraud under the OK Medicaid False Claims Act and earn 15–30% of the recovery.", "featured": 86 }, { "id": "tx-mfpa", "name": "Texas Medicaid Fraud Prevention Act", "level": "state", "state": "TX", "locality": null, "agency": "Texas Attorney General", "statute": "Tex. Hum. Res. Code ch. 36", "categories": [ "healthcare" ], "keywords": "texas medicaid fraud qui tam relator", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "Medicaid fraud only. 180-day initial seal period.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the Texas Attorney General" ], "report_url": "https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov", "official_url": "https://www.texasattorneygeneral.gov", "stats": "One of the most active state Medicaid FCAs.", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Texas also pays up to 5% for administrative Medicaid-fraud tips (separate, no lawsuit needed).", "seo_desc": "Report Texas Medicaid fraud under the TMFPA and earn 15–30% of the state's recovery — one of the most active state programs.", "featured": 59 }, { "id": "wa-mfca", "name": "Washington Medicaid Fraud False Claims Act", "level": "state", "state": "WA", "locality": null, "agency": "Washington Attorney General", "statute": "RCW ch. 74.66", "categories": [ "healthcare" ], "keywords": "washington medicaid fraud qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "Medicaid fraud only.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the Washington Attorney General" ], "report_url": "https://www.atg.wa.gov", "official_url": "https://www.atg.wa.gov", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Bills to expand beyond Medicaid have not passed.", "seo_desc": "Report Washington Medicaid fraud under RCW 74.66 and earn 15–30% of the state's recovery.", "featured": 87 }, { "id": "ca-ifpa", "name": "California Insurance Frauds Prevention Act", "level": "state", "state": "CA", "locality": null, "agency": "California Department of Insurance / District Attorneys", "statute": "Cal. Ins. Code § 1871.7", "categories": [ "insurance", "healthcare" ], "keywords": "private insurance fraud billing runners cappers staged accidents workers comp kickbacks IFPA", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 30, "reward_max": 50, "reward_text": "30–50% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "30–40% if the government intervenes; 40–50% if you proceed alone. Penalties of $5,000–$10,000 PER fraudulent claim plus up to 3x the claim amount.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially; name becomes public if the case proceeds.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel (contingency-based).", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve the District Attorney and the Insurance Commissioner (CDI)" ], "report_url": "https://www.insurance.ca.gov", "official_url": "https://www.insurance.ca.gov", "stats": "The most lucrative insurance whistleblower law in America — one of only two states allowing private suits over fraud against PRIVATE insurers.", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Covers medical billing fraud against private insurers, runners/cappers, staged claims. Attorney fees are paid first, on top of the relator share.", "seo_desc": "California's IFPA pays whistleblowers 30–50% for exposing fraud against private insurance companies — the highest-percentage insurance program in the U.S.", "featured": 10 }, { "id": "il-icfpa", "name": "Illinois Insurance Claims Fraud Prevention Act", "level": "state", "state": "IL", "locality": null, "agency": "Illinois Attorney General / County State's Attorneys", "statute": "740 ILCS 92", "categories": [ "insurance", "healthcare" ], "keywords": "private insurance fraud kickbacks patient brokering runners staged claims", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 30, "reward_max": 40, "reward_text": "30%+ intervened / 40%+ declined", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "At least 30% of proceeds if the state intervenes; at least 40% if you proceed alone (no stated maximum). Public-disclosure cases capped at 10%.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Qui tam suits effectively require counsel.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint under seal", "Serve BOTH the county State's Attorney and the Illinois Attorney General" ], "report_url": "https://www.illinoisattorneygeneral.gov", "official_url": "https://www.ilga.gov/Legislation/ILCS/Articles?ActID=2039&ChapterID=57", "stats": "One of only two private-insurer whistleblower statutes in the U.S. (with California).", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Also covers unlawful patient/client procurement (kickbacks). A victim-relator may receive up to double what they paid the defendant.", "seo_desc": "Illinois pays whistleblowers 30–40%+ of recoveries for exposing fraud against private insurers and healthcare kickback schemes.", "featured": 11 }, { "id": "nyc-fca", "name": "New York City False Claims Act", "level": "local", "state": "NY", "locality": "New York City", "agency": "NYC Law Department — Affirmative Litigation Division", "statute": "NYC Admin. Code §§ 7-801 to 7-810", "categories": [ "govt-funds" ], "keywords": "nyc city contracts fraud qui tam new york city", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% if the City pursues; 25–30% if you are designated to proceed. Tax fraud excluded.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Proposed complaint reviewed confidentially by the Law Department first.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Counsel effectively required.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "Submit a proposed complaint to the NYC Law Department", "The City may pursue, designate you to proceed, or decline" ], "report_url": "https://www.nyc.gov/site/law/index.page", "official_url": "https://www.nyc.gov/site/law/index.page", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Separate from the NY State FCA — fraud on the City itself.", "seo_desc": "Report fraud against New York City under the NYC False Claims Act and earn 15–30% of the City's recovery.", "featured": 90 }, { "id": "chi-fca", "name": "Chicago False Claims Act", "level": "local", "state": "IL", "locality": "Chicago", "agency": "City of Chicago Department of Law", "statute": "Chicago Mun. Code ch. 1-22", "categories": [ "govt-funds" ], "keywords": "chicago city contracts fraud qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed under seal initially.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Counsel effectively required.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "File a qui tam complaint", "Serve the Chicago Department of Law" ], "report_url": "https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dol.html", "official_url": "https://www.chicago.gov/city/en/depts/dol.html", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "", "seo_desc": "Report fraud against the City of Chicago under its False Claims Act and earn 15–30% of the recovery.", "featured": 91 }, { "id": "phl-fca", "name": "Philadelphia False Claims Ordinance", "level": "local", "state": "PA", "locality": "Philadelphia", "agency": "Philadelphia Law Department (City Solicitor)", "statute": "Philadelphia Code", "categories": [ "govt-funds" ], "keywords": "philadelphia city contracts fraud qui tam pennsylvania", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 10, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "10–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "10–25% if the City pursues; 15–30% if you are designated to proceed.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Proposed complaint reviewed by the City Solicitor.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Counsel effectively required.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "Submit a proposed complaint to the City Solicitor" ], "report_url": "https://www.phila.gov/departments/law-department/", "official_url": "https://www.phila.gov/departments/law-department/", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Notable because Pennsylvania has NO state False Claims Act — this is the main option for fraud on Philadelphia.", "seo_desc": "Pennsylvania has no state FCA, but Philadelphia's False Claims Ordinance pays whistleblowers 10–30% for reporting fraud on the City.", "featured": 92 }, { "id": "alleg-fca", "name": "Allegheny County False Claims Act", "level": "local", "state": "PA", "locality": "Allegheny County", "agency": "Allegheny County Solicitor", "statute": "Allegheny County Code", "categories": [ "govt-funds" ], "keywords": "allegheny county pittsburgh fraud qui tam pennsylvania", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 10, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "10–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "10–25% if the County pursues; 15–30% if declined.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Proposed complaint reviewed by the County Solicitor.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Counsel effectively required.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "Submit a proposed complaint to the Allegheny County Solicitor" ], "report_url": null, "official_url": null, "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Covers fraud against Allegheny County (Pittsburgh area).", "seo_desc": "Report fraud against Allegheny County, PA under its False Claims Act and earn 10–30% of the County's recovery.", "featured": 93 }, { "id": "brow-fca", "name": "Broward County False Claims Ordinance", "level": "local", "state": "FL", "locality": "Broward County", "agency": "Broward County Attorney", "statute": "Broward County Code", "categories": [ "govt-funds" ], "keywords": "broward county florida fort lauderdale fraud qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "15–25% intervened; 25–30% declined.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed with county review first.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Counsel effectively required.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "Submit a proposed complaint to the Broward County Attorney" ], "report_url": null, "official_url": null, "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "", "seo_desc": "Report fraud against Broward County, FL under its False Claims Ordinance and earn 15–30% of the recovery.", "featured": 94 }, { "id": "mia-fca", "name": "Miami-Dade County False Claims Ordinance", "level": "local", "state": "FL", "locality": "Miami-Dade County", "agency": "Miami-Dade County Attorney", "statute": "Miami-Dade County Code", "categories": [ "govt-funds" ], "keywords": "miami dade county florida fraud qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 10, "reward_max": 25, "reward_text": "10% or 25% (fixed)", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "Fixed shares: 10% if the County pursues; 25% if you proceed after it declines.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed with county review first.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Counsel effectively required.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "Submit a proposed complaint to the Miami-Dade County Attorney" ], "report_url": null, "official_url": null, "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "", "seo_desc": "Report fraud against Miami-Dade County under its False Claims Ordinance and earn a 10–25% share of the recovery.", "featured": 95 }, { "id": "bhi-fca", "name": "Bay Harbor Islands False Claims Ordinance", "level": "local", "state": "FL", "locality": "Bay Harbor Islands", "agency": "Town of Bay Harbor Islands", "statute": "Town Code", "categories": [ "govt-funds" ], "keywords": "bay harbor islands florida fraud qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 10, "reward_max": 25, "reward_text": "10% or 25% (fixed)", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "10% if the Town intervenes; 25% if declined. 7-year limitations period.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed with town review first.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Counsel effectively required.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "Submit a proposed complaint to the Town Attorney" ], "report_url": null, "official_url": null, "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "", "seo_desc": "Bay Harbor Islands, FL pays whistleblowers 10–25% of recoveries under its False Claims Ordinance.", "featured": 96 }, { "id": "hal-fca", "name": "Hallandale Beach False Claims Ordinance", "level": "local", "state": "FL", "locality": "Hallandale Beach", "agency": "City of Hallandale Beach", "statute": "City Code", "categories": [ "govt-funds" ], "keywords": "hallandale beach florida fraud qui tam", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 0, "reward_max": 20, "reward_text": "Up to 15–20% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "Up to 15% if the City intervenes; up to 20% if declined.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Filed with city review first.", "attorney_required": true, "attorney_note": "Counsel effectively required.", "how_to_report": [ "Retain a whistleblower attorney", "Submit a proposed complaint to the City Attorney" ], "report_url": null, "official_url": null, "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "", "seo_desc": "Hallandale Beach, FL pays whistleblowers up to 20% of recoveries under its False Claims Ordinance.", "featured": 97 }, { "id": "md-tax-whistleblower", "name": "Maryland Tax Whistleblower Reward Program", "level": "state", "state": "MD", "locality": null, "agency": "Comptroller of Maryland", "statute": "Md. Code, Tax-Gen. § 1-401 et seq.", "categories": [ "tax" ], "keywords": "maryland tax fraud evasion underpayment comptroller reward", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 15, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "15–30% of collected proceeds", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "Tax in dispute must exceed $250,000; businesses must have gross receipts of $2M+.", "anonymous": true, "anonymity_note": "Anonymous filing allowed through a Maryland-licensed attorney.", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Only required for anonymous filing.", "how_to_report": [ "Submit a sworn affidavit to the Comptroller of Maryland", "Use the Comptroller's whistleblower referral process — other channels forfeit eligibility" ], "report_url": "https://www.marylandcomptroller.gov/businesses/business-tax-fraud-tips-whistleblower-referral.html", "official_url": "https://www.marylandcomptroller.gov/businesses/business-tax-fraud-tips-whistleblower-referral.html", "stats": "One of the few STATE tax whistleblower reward programs in the nation (2020/2021).", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Modeled on the IRS program. Covers state and county tax fraud.", "seo_desc": "Maryland pays tax whistleblowers 15–30% of collected proceeds for reporting tax fraud over $250K — one of the only state tax reward programs.", "featured": 12 }, { "id": "ut-securities", "name": "Utah Securities Fraud Reporting Program", "level": "state", "state": "UT", "locality": null, "agency": "Utah Division of Securities", "statute": "Utah Code tit. 61, ch. 1, pt. 1 (2011)", "categories": [ "securities" ], "keywords": "utah securities investment fraud ponzi reward referral", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 0, "reward_max": 30, "reward_text": "Up to 30% of sanctions", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "Collected sanctions must exceed $50,000. No guaranteed minimum.", "anonymous": true, "anonymity_note": "Anonymous filing allowed through an attorney.", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Only required for anonymous filing.", "how_to_report": [ "Complete the Whistleblower Referral Form", "Submit to the Utah Division of Securities by mail, fax, or email" ], "report_url": "https://securities.utah.gov/enforcement/file-a-whistleblower-referral/", "official_url": "https://securities.utah.gov/enforcement/file-a-whistleblower-referral/", "stats": "First award: $15,000 (2014). Much lower threshold ($50K) than the SEC's $1M.", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Useful for smaller securities fraud that wouldn't meet the SEC's $1M threshold.", "seo_desc": "Utah pays up to 30% of sanctions for securities-fraud tips — with a threshold of just $50K, far below the SEC's $1M.", "featured": 13 }, { "id": "in-securities", "name": "Indiana Securities Whistleblower Award", "level": "state", "state": "IN", "locality": null, "agency": "Indiana Secretary of State — Securities Division", "statute": "Ind. Code 23-19-7", "categories": [ "securities" ], "keywords": "indiana securities investment fraud reward", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 0, "reward_max": 10, "reward_text": "Up to 10% of penalties", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "Discretionary; excludes restitution from the award base.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Identity known to the Division.", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Not required.", "how_to_report": [ "Submit information to the Indiana Secretary of State, Securities Division" ], "report_url": "https://www.in.gov/sos/securities/", "official_url": "https://www.in.gov/sos/securities/", "stats": "First award: $95,000 (2016, JPMorgan case).", "status": "Active.", "notes": "", "seo_desc": "Indiana's Securities Division pays whistleblowers up to 10% of penalties for reporting securities fraud in the state.", "featured": 98 }, { "id": "nj-insurance-reward", "name": "New Jersey Insurance Fraud Detection Reward Program", "level": "state", "state": "NJ", "locality": null, "agency": "NJ Office of the Insurance Fraud Prosecutor (OIFP)", "statute": "N.J.S.A. 2C:21-4.7", "categories": [ "insurance" ], "keywords": "new jersey insurance fraud tip reward auto health staged accident", "reward_kind": "fixed", "reward_min": null, "reward_max": null, "reward_text": "Up to $25,000 per case", "reward_cap": "$25,000", "threshold": "Tip must open a NEW investigation and lead to arrest, prosecution AND conviction. Apply within 30 days of providing the tip.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "You must be identifiable to claim the reward.", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Not required.", "how_to_report": [ "Call the OIFP hotline: 1-877-55-FRAUD", "Or report online via the NJ OAG insurance fraud portal", "Apply for the reward within 30 days of your tip" ], "report_url": "https://www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/office-of-the-insurance-fraud-prosecutor-home/report-fraud-general/", "official_url": "https://www.njoag.gov/about/divisions-and-offices/office-of-the-insurance-fraud-prosecutor-home/", "stats": "Up to $25,000 per occurrence; may be split among tipsters.", "status": "Active.", "notes": "No lawsuit needed — a simple tip can qualify. One of the most accessible cash-reward programs.", "seo_desc": "New Jersey pays up to $25,000 cash for insurance-fraud tips that lead to a conviction. No lawsuit or lawyer required.", "featured": 14 }, { "id": "tx-medicaid-tip", "name": "Texas Medicaid Fraud Reporting Award", "level": "state", "state": "TX", "locality": null, "agency": "Texas Health & Human Services — Office of Inspector General", "statute": "Tex. Gov't Code § 531.101", "categories": [ "healthcare" ], "keywords": "texas medicaid tip reward no lawsuit", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 0, "reward_max": 5, "reward_text": "Up to 5% of penalties", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "Up to 5% of the administrative penalty recovered. Ineligible if you file a TMFPA qui tam or the state already knew.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Contact details needed for the award.", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Not required — simple tip.", "how_to_report": [ "Report via the Texas HHS OIG referral system", "Or call 1-800-436-6184" ], "report_url": "https://oig.hhs.texas.gov", "official_url": "https://oig.hhs.texas.gov", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "For serious Medicaid fraud evidence, the TMFPA qui tam (15–30%) pays far more.", "seo_desc": "Texas pays tipsters up to 5% of recovered penalties for reporting Medicaid fraud — no lawsuit required.", "featured": 99 }, { "id": "ar-medicaid-tip", "name": "Arkansas Medicaid Fraud Reporting Reward", "level": "state", "state": "AR", "locality": null, "agency": "Arkansas Attorney General", "statute": "Ark. Code § 20-77-911", "categories": [ "healthcare" ], "keywords": "arkansas medicaid tip reward", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 0, "reward_max": 10, "reward_text": "Up to 10% of penalties", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "Up to 10% of the aggregate penalty recovered from your information.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Contact details needed for the award.", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Not required — simple tip.", "how_to_report": [ "Report Medicaid fraud to the Arkansas Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit" ], "report_url": "https://arkansasag.gov", "official_url": "https://arkansasag.gov", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Arkansas has no qui tam FCA — this tip reward is the state's monetary route.", "seo_desc": "Arkansas pays up to 10% of recovered penalties for Medicaid fraud tips — no lawsuit required.", "featured": 100 }, { "id": "mo-medicaid-tip", "name": "Missouri Medicaid Fraud Original-Source Reward", "level": "state", "state": "MO", "locality": null, "agency": "Missouri Attorney General", "statute": "Mo. Rev. Stat. § 191.905", "categories": [ "healthcare" ], "keywords": "missouri medicaid tip reward original source", "reward_kind": "pct", "reward_min": 10, "reward_max": 10, "reward_text": "10% of recovery", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "10% of the recovery obtained from original-source information.", "anonymous": false, "anonymity_note": "Contact details needed for the award.", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Not required — simple tip.", "how_to_report": [ "Report Medicaid fraud to the Missouri Attorney General's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit" ], "report_url": "https://ago.mo.gov", "official_url": "https://ago.mo.gov", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "Missouri has no qui tam FCA — this original-source reward is the monetary route.", "seo_desc": "Missouri pays original sources 10% of Medicaid-fraud recoveries — report to the Attorney General, no lawsuit required.", "featured": 101 }, { "id": "mi-heat", "name": "Michigan HEAT Auto Theft & Insurance Fraud Rewards", "level": "state", "state": "MI", "locality": null, "agency": "Automobile Theft Prevention Authority (Michigan State Police)", "statute": "ATPA program", "categories": [ "vehicle", "insurance" ], "keywords": "michigan auto theft carjacking chop shop insurance fraud reward HEAT hotline", "reward_kind": "fixed", "reward_min": null, "reward_max": null, "reward_text": "$1,000–$10,000 tiers", "reward_cap": "$10,000", "threshold": "$1,000 for arrest/warrant (theft or related insurance fraud); $2,000 for carjacking; $10,000 for a theft ring or chop-shop bindover.", "anonymous": true, "anonymity_note": "Tips can be made confidentially via the hotline; reward logistics handled by the ATPA.", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Not required.", "how_to_report": [ "Call 1-800-242-HEAT (24/7)" ], "report_url": "https://www.michigan.gov/msp/divisions/grantscommunityservices/atpa", "official_url": "https://www.michigan.gov/msp/divisions/grantscommunityservices/atpa", "stats": "Long-running program covering auto theft AND related insurance fraud.", "status": "Active.", "notes": "", "seo_desc": "Michigan's HEAT program pays $1,000–$10,000 cash rewards for tips on auto theft, chop shops, and auto insurance fraud.", "featured": 102 }, { "id": "va-heat", "name": "Virginia HEAT Auto Theft Rewards", "level": "state", "state": "VA", "locality": null, "agency": "Virginia State Police (Help Eliminate Auto Theft)", "statute": "Insurer-assessment funded state program", "categories": [ "vehicle", "insurance" ], "keywords": "virginia auto theft parts chop shop reward HEAT", "reward_kind": "fixed", "reward_min": null, "reward_max": null, "reward_text": "Up to $25,000", "reward_cap": "$25,000", "threshold": "Tips on vehicle theft, parts theft, chop shops, and related insurance fraud.", "anonymous": true, "anonymity_note": "Anonymous tips accepted via hotline.", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Not required.", "how_to_report": [ "Call 1-800-947-HEAT", "Or submit the online tip form at heatreward.com" ], "report_url": "https://heatreward.com/", "official_url": "https://heatreward.com/", "stats": "Rewards up to $25,000.", "status": "Active.", "notes": "", "seo_desc": "Virginia's HEAT program pays rewards up to $25,000 for tips on auto theft and chop shops. Anonymous tips accepted.", "featured": 103 }, { "id": "mo-arson", "name": "Missouri Arson Hotline Reward", "level": "state", "state": "MO", "locality": null, "agency": "Missouri Division of Fire Safety", "statute": "State reward fund", "categories": [ "arson", "insurance" ], "keywords": "missouri arson fire insurance fraud tip reward", "reward_kind": "fixed", "reward_min": null, "reward_max": null, "reward_text": "Up to $5,000", "reward_cap": "$5,000", "threshold": "Tips leading to arson arrest/conviction (arson-for-insurance is a common target).", "anonymous": true, "anonymity_note": "Anonymous tips accepted.", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Not required.", "how_to_report": [ "Call the Missouri Arson Hotline: 1-800-392-7766" ], "report_url": "https://dfs.dps.mo.gov/programs/investigations/", "official_url": "https://dfs.dps.mo.gov/programs/investigations/", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "", "seo_desc": "Missouri pays up to $5,000 for arson tips — including arson-for-insurance fraud. Call 1-800-392-7766.", "featured": 104 }, { "id": "in-arson", "name": "Indiana Arson Hotline Reward", "level": "state", "state": "IN", "locality": null, "agency": "Indiana Department of Homeland Security", "statute": "State reward program", "categories": [ "arson", "insurance" ], "keywords": "indiana arson fire insurance fraud tip reward", "reward_kind": "fixed", "reward_min": null, "reward_max": null, "reward_text": "Up to $5,000", "reward_cap": "$5,000", "threshold": "Tips leading to arson arrest/conviction.", "anonymous": true, "anonymity_note": "Anonymous tips accepted.", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Not required.", "how_to_report": [ "Call the Indiana Arson Hotline: 1-800-382-4628" ], "report_url": null, "official_url": null, "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "", "seo_desc": "Indiana pays up to $5,000 for arson tips, including arson-for-insurance schemes. Call 1-800-382-4628.", "featured": 105 }, { "id": "fl-arson", "name": "Florida Arson Tip Rewards", "level": "state", "state": "FL", "locality": null, "agency": "Florida CFO — Division of Investigative & Forensic Services", "statute": "State reward program", "categories": [ "arson", "insurance" ], "keywords": "florida arson fire insurance fraud tip reward", "reward_kind": "fixed", "reward_min": null, "reward_max": null, "reward_text": "Cash rewards", "reward_cap": null, "threshold": "Tips leading to arson arrests/convictions.", "anonymous": true, "anonymity_note": "Anonymous tips accepted.", "attorney_required": false, "attorney_note": "Not required.", "how_to_report": [ "Call 1-877-NO-ARSON (Florida arson tip line)" ], "report_url": "https://myfloridacfo.com/division/cid/fire-arson-and-explosives-investigations", "official_url": "https://myfloridacfo.com/division/cid/fire-arson-and-explosives-investigations", "stats": "", "status": "Active.", "notes": "", "seo_desc": "Florida's CFO pays cash rewards for arson tips, including arson-for-insurance fraud. Call 1-877-NO-ARSON.", "featured": 106 } ]