Public Fraud Accountability Resources
Guides, definitions, and insights on whistleblower law, False Claims Act cases, relator rights, and evidence preparation.
What Is a Relator?
A relator is a private individual who files a qui tam lawsuit on behalf of the government under the False Claims Act. Learn what that means and why it matters.
Read moreWhat Is the False Claims Act?
The False Claims Act is the primary federal law for recovering taxpayer money lost to fraud. Understand its history, scope, and why it matters.
Read moreWhat Does Qui Tam Mean?
Qui tam is a Latin phrase meaning "who as well." It refers to a legal mechanism that allows private citizens to file lawsuits for fraud on behalf of the government.
Read moreWhat Makes Whistleblower Evidence Useful?
Not all evidence is equal. Learn what types of documentation, records, and testimony tend to support serious fraud accountability matters.
Read moreWhat Should Future Relators Know Before Contacting Counsel?
Before reaching out to an attorney, there are things every potential relator should understand about how the process works and what to expect.
Read morePublic Fraud Accountability Glossary
Key terms used in whistleblower law, the False Claims Act, and public fraud accountability — defined in plain language.
Read moreWhy Resolved Whistleblower Stories Matter
Public, resolved whistleblower stories serve an important function — they educate future relators, build accountability, and show what is possible when someone speaks up.
Read moreWhat Attorneys Look For in Fraud-Related Evidence
Experienced FCA attorneys evaluate evidence carefully before taking a case. This article explains what tends to matter most.
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