Whistleblower guides.
Plain-English answers to the questions people ask before coming forward.
Why use TruthArrow instead of going directly to a lawyer?
Start with clarity, not guesswork. See why TruthArrow helps you understand your case before contacting a whistleblower attorney.
How to be a whistleblower
A plain-English guide to becoming a whistleblower — who qualifies, how to stay confidential, why you need the right lawyer, and what rewards look like.
Do I have a whistleblower case?
Find out in minutes whether your situation qualifies as a whistleblower case and what it could be worth.
How much do whistleblowers get paid?
Whistleblowers typically receive 15%–30% of the total government recovery. See how payouts are calculated with real examples.
How to report fraud (the right way)
A step-by-step guide to reporting fraud without losing your reward, your protection, or your case.
Can I report fraud anonymously?
Yes — you can explore your case anonymously. Here's what anonymity actually protects, and when your identity becomes part of the record.
What happens after you report fraud?
The full process from filing under seal to resolution — typical timelines, who's involved, and what to expect.
Examples of Medicare fraud
The most common Medicare and Medicaid fraud patterns the government prosecutes, with real-world examples.
What is a qui tam case?
Qui tam cases let private citizens sue on behalf of the government — and share in the recovery. Here's how they work.
Do I need a lawyer? Find the right attorney for your case
Whistleblower cases require counsel — but not just any lawyer. Here's how to find the right attorney for your jurisdiction and case type.
Risks of being a whistleblower
The real risks of coming forward — retaliation, stress, time — and the legal protections that exist to cover you.
What qualifies as fraud?
The legal line between unethical behavior and actual fraud — what the government can prosecute, and what it can't.
Can I remain anonymous as a whistleblower?
How anonymity actually works at each stage of a whistleblower case — what's protected, what isn't, and how to keep your identity off the record as long as possible.
Whistleblower rewards: award payouts and how they work
How whistleblower rewards are calculated under the False Claims Act, SEC, CFTC, and IRS programs — and what factors actually move the percentage.
Do I have a whistleblower claim?
A short, honest assessment of whether your situation is likely to qualify as a whistleblower claim — and what evidence makes the difference.
How to be a whistleblower: a sequenced guide
A practical, sequenced guide for becoming a whistleblower — what to do, in what order, and the missteps that quietly kill cases.
What is qui tam?
A plain-English explainer of qui tam lawsuits — what the term means, how the False Claims Act works, and how relators get paid for exposing fraud against the government.
Whistleblower retaliation and how to protect yourself
What employer retaliation looks like, the federal and state laws that protect whistleblowers, and the remedies — including reinstatement and double back pay — available when retaliation happens.