Do I have a whistleblower claim?
The signs of a real case — and the disqualifiers most people miss.
A viable whistleblower claim isn't just a story about something wrong at work. It's specific conduct, tied to government money or a regulated market, with enough detail that an investigator can do something with it. Here's how to tell.
Strong signs you may have a claim
- You have firsthand knowledge — you saw it, heard it, or worked on it
- The conduct involves government money (Medicare, Medicaid, defense, grants), securities markets, or tax
- You can describe a pattern, not a single bad day — who did what, when, and how often
- Documents, emails, or systems would corroborate the story if pulled
- The conduct is ongoing or recent (years, not decades)
Fraud categories that commonly qualify
- Healthcare billing fraud — upcoding, phantom services, medically unnecessary care, kickbacks
- Defense and procurement fraud — defective pricing, mis-charged labor, non-conforming product
- Securities and commodities violations — insider trading, accounting fraud, market manipulation
- Tax underpayment, especially large corporate cases
- Government grants — research, education, COVID relief
- Customs and trade — duty evasion, transshipment
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How to pressure-test your case in 30 minutes
- 01
Write the one-paragraph version
Who did what, when, where, and how much. If you can't get there in a paragraph, the underlying facts probably aren't specific enough yet.
- 02
List your evidence
Documents, emails, records, screenshots, system access. Be honest about what you actually have lawful access to.
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Estimate the dollars
Rough order of magnitude is fine. Cases under $1 million in recovery are tougher to move; cases in the millions to tens of millions are where most government attention sits.
- 04
Check the clock
When did the conduct happen? When did you learn about it? If most of the activity was more than 6–10 years ago, you may have a timing problem.
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Run it through TruthArrow
Upload what you have. We organize, summarize, and tell you where the case is strong, where it's thin, and what's missing — before you ever talk to a lawyer.
Frequently asked questions
Suspicion alone is usually too thin. But detailed knowledge of how a scheme worked, even without documents, can be enough to start. The right next step is to organize what you actually know and have an attorney evaluate it.
Sometimes. The False Claims Act allows participants to file, but your share can be reduced or eliminated depending on your role. Be candid with counsel about your involvement.
Most users get a structured first read within hours of uploading their documents — strengths, gaps, and a recommendation on whether it's worth talking to a lawyer.