Fight Fraud Committed Against The US Government

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

Fraud against the US 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 defense 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.

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

SOURCE: Levy Phillips & Konigsberg, LLP