In an article published by The Anti-Fraud (TAF) Coalition on July 18, 2025, Gia Grimm discusses why individuals who uncover fraud should contact a qui tam lawyer rather than calling a fraud hotline that reports directly to the Government.
Gia explains that while your first instinct may be to report fraud through government-run hotlines doing so could mean forfeiting your right to a relator share—a financial award available to whistleblowers under the False Claims Act. If the government acts on your tip before you’ve filed a proper qui tam lawsuit, you may lose any chance at compensation. By contrast, a qui tam lawyer can guide you through the proper legal channels, potentially helping you secure a reward of 15–30% of the government’s total recovery.
Gia also discusses other advantages of working with a qui tam lawyer, including preserving evidence to strengthen your case, selecting the appropriate legal forum, and maximizing protections against retaliation for reporting fraud.
Read “Why Whistleblowers Should Call a Qui Tam Lawyer, Not a Hotline” for more information.
