Fraud against the government takes many forms, from false Medicare claims to rigged government bids to unauthorized use of grant money. And with each fraudulent act, the integrity of federal and state programs is compromised, leaving taxpayers to pay the price. We are a leader in national qui tam anti-fraud litigation and we have the in-depth qui tam experience and steadfast commitment to see every claim through until justice is done. Find out why Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel is the right firm for you.

Qui Tam Whistleblower

We work with whistleblowers to expose fraud against the government.

Government fraud takes many forms, but its result is the same—high cost to taxpayers and damage to the foundation on which our free society is built. It takes nothing short of heroic action to expose this kind of systemic fraud. And Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel is here to help.

Following are the most common types of litigation against government fraud:

Medicare, Medicaid & TRICARE Fraud

The Government Accountability Office estimated that in 2010 at least 10 percent of all Medicare payments were fraudulent. READ MORE

Defense & Homeland Security Contract Fraud

Waters Kraus Paul & Siegel works with whistleblowers to protect taxpayers by exposing violations of the False Claims Act among defense and homeland security contractors. READ MORE

Education & Research Fraud

The False Claims Act has recovered millions of dollars from educational programs for recruiting unqualified students. READ MORE

Government Contractor & Procurement Fraud

The False Claims Act is an important weapon against government contractor and procurement fraud. READ MORE

SEC & CFTC Fraud

The Dodd-Frank Act created whistleblower programs in the Securities and Exchange Commission and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission that reward whistleblowers for info on violations of the law. READ MORE

Tax Fraud

The IRS Whistleblower Office provides compensation to individuals who provide info leading to the recovery of unpaid taxes due to tax fraud. READ MORE

What does Qui Tam mean?

Under the Federal False Claims Act (FCA), whistleblowers have the power to save taxpayers billions of dollars each year by taking a stand against fraud. The U.S. False Claims Act allows private citizens to file suits on the government’s behalf when the government has been defrauded through any federally funded contract or program. The qui tam provisions of the False Claims Act allow these citizens to recover damages. A number of states and the city of Chicago also have laws similar to the False Claims Act to protect against fraud.

DOJ Launches Whistleblower Rewards Program for Antitrust Crimes

October 7, 2025 The Department of Justice (DOJ) has announced a significant new initiative to combat anticompetitive practices and market manipulation: a whistleblower rewards program specifically targeting antitrust crimes. For individuals with knowledge of such illicit activities, this represents an opportunity to not only bring wrongdoers to justice but also potentially receive substantial...

FCA Whistleblowers Target Healthcare Fraud

July 30, 2025 The high-profile bankruptcies of Dallas-based Steward Health Care and Prospect Medical in 2024 weren’t just financial failures; they exposed a troubling trend in healthcare. These collapses highlighted risky financial strategies like sale-leasebacks and heavy debt loads. But often hidden within...

Qui Tam Whistleblower Lawsuits Expose Fraud, Net Billions in Recoveries

July 1, 2025 Recently released Department of Justice information confirms that whistleblower provisions in the False Claims Act (FCA) remain a powerful tool to reign in fraud, waste and abuse in government programs. 2024 False Claims Act Highlights: FCA lawsuits resulted in $2.9 billion...

$880 million award

Historic settlement for over 1,300 survivors of clergy and adult abuse within the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Los Angeles, marking a pivotal moment for justice.

$725.5 million award

A Philadelphia jury awarded a record verdict against ExxonMobil for failing to warn about cancer risks due to benzene in its petroleum products.

$25 million award

Private equity firm and co-defendants agree to pay $25M in Medicaid fraud case alleging mental health services provided by unqualified providers.

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