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HMRC Whistleblower Reward Program

What is the HMRC Whistleblower Reward Program? The HMRC Whistleblower Reward Program is the UK’s scheme for rewarding people who report serious tax evasion and avoidance. Officially called the Strengthened Reward Scheme — and also known as the HMRC Tax Whistleblower Reward Scheme — it was launched on November 26, 2025, and supplements the existing…Learn More

False Claims Act (Qui Tam) Whistleblower FAQ

The False Claims Act's qui tam provision is one of the strongest whistleblower protection laws in the United States. However, it has many complicated components and requirements, which can harm any person that pursues such a claim without counsel. If, after reviewing this section, you believe that you may have an action arising under the…Learn More

Dodd-Frank Act (SEC & CFTC) Whistleblower FAQ

The Dodd Frank Act known formally as the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act, was signed into law July 21, 2010 and is a major piece of reform legislation covering commodities and securities actions worldwide. The Act is meant primarily to promote financial stability by improving accountability and transparency in the financial system. What…Learn More

IRS Whistleblower FAQ

The Internal Revenue Act permits individuals who provide original information to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) about violation of the tax laws or the underpayment of taxes to obtain a monetary regard, if their information results in a sanction against the tax law violator. Who is an "IRS whistleblower" or "tax whistleblower"? The Internal Revenue…Learn More

Foreign Corrupt Practices Act Whistleblower FAQ

The Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) targets bribery of foreign government officials by publicly traded corporations or U.S. persons. It is the most powerful and effective transnational anticorruption law in the world.Learn More

Whistleblower Protection Act FAQ

The Whistleblower Protection Act protects most federal employees who report waste, fraud, and abuse from retaliation. What is the Whistleblower Protection Act (WPA)? The Civil Service Reform Act of 1978 and has been amended three times since – in 1989, 1994, and 2012. The most recent update was the important advances, including expanding the definition…Learn More

Act To Prevent Pollution From Ships Whistleblower FAQ

One of the most important and effective tools to uncover and prevent marine pollution is the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS).Learn More

Whistleblower Rewards FAQ

Under multiple U.S. whistleblower laws, a U.S. citizen or foreign national who discloses original information on waste, fraud, and abuse may be entitled to receive part of the government’s financial recoveries as a whistleblower reward. What is a whistleblower reward law? A: Under multiple U.S. whistleblower laws, a U.S. citizen or foreign national who discloses…Learn More

Whistleblower Hotlines FAQ

Whistleblowers should beware company “hotlines.”Learn More

Protection from Whistleblower Retaliation FAQ

The first step in reviewing a whistleblower claim is to determine what statutes or common law actions may provide a remedy. A case may be covered under more than one whistleblower protection provision. However, it has many complicated components and requirements, which can harm any person that pursues such a claim without counsel. If, after…Learn More