Fight Fraud Against The U.S. Government

If you know of fraud committed against the U.S. Government, it pays to do your patriotic duty to bring the wrongdoers to justice.

Fraud against the U.S. Government cost taxpayers billions. The real tragedy is when good people ignore the fact and do nothing. Levy Phillips & Konigsberg LLP, wants you to know that you have recourse.

Given the billions of dollars let out each year in health care contracts, the numbers alone suggest ample opportunity for fraud.

The False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. Sections 3729-33) allows a private individual or "whistleblower," who is aware of any past or present fraud against the Federal Government, to sue on behalf of the Government to recover stiff civil penalties and triple damages, and allows citizens to receive up to 30% of damages recovered by the government.

In May 2005, New York City enacted similar laws to allow residents to sue businesses and individuals who defraud the Big Apple. As with the Federal government, New York City awards thousands of contracts; the new law is expected to recover 30 million dollars a year based upon actions against fraudulent contractors. Click to read entire story.

Enacted by congress to encourage people to step forward and take action, Qui Tam lawsuits have reaped more than 1.8 billion dollars since 1986. Click for damages recovered from health care contractors.

If you have knowledge of fraud, before you do anything else, your best first step is to discuss it with an attorney. Levy Phillips & Konigsberg, LLP has the experience, skill and resources to successfully bring Qui Tam actions against contractors defrauding the government.

Visit us on the Web at www.fraudusa.com or call 1-888-FRAUD.USA.

Source: Levy Phillips & Konigsberg, LLP