Examples of Federal Fraud Cases
There are many ways companies and individuals cheat under federal government contract, grants or programs. Below are some cases in which the Department of Justice has paid out significant rewards to citizens who reported fraud. Of course, the ways people cheat are numerous. Merely because a type of fraud is not listed does not mean DOJ is not interested.
- Medicare Fraud and Medicaid Fraud
- Fraud against the military, homeland security and other federal agencies
- Pharmaceutical fraud
- Post Office fraud
- Underpaying Royalties
- Grant fraud (research/educational)
- Guaranteed Loan Program Fraud
- Trade Agreement Act
- Customs Fraud
- Housing Fraud
- TINA (Truth In Negotiations Act)