Can I Report Fraud Anonymously?
Yes — at the early stage. Here's what changes once you file.
Anonymity is one of the most common questions whistleblowers ask — and the answer depends on what stage of the process you're at. There's a real difference between exploring a case anonymously and formally filing one.
Early stage: yes, you stay anonymous
You can take our quiz, submit your case for review, and explore whether you have something worth pursuing — all without disclosing your identity. Nothing is shared with anyone without your consent.
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It takes 60 seconds and stays confidential.
Filing stage: identity is required, but stays confidential
To formally file a qui tam case, the court needs to know who you are. But the case is filed under seal — meaning your identity is kept confidential from your employer and the public while the government investigates. That seal typically lasts months or years.
What the seal protects
- Your identity from your employer during the investigation
- The existence of the case from the public
- Your role from appearing in court records until the seal is lifted
Frequently asked questions
- Will my employer find out?
- Not during the seal period. Once the case is unsealed — often after the government decides whether to intervene — your identity can become part of the public record. By then, legal anti-retaliation protections are fully in effect.
- Can I stay anonymous forever?
- If you never file a formal case, yes — a tip submitted anonymously to a government hotline stays anonymous, but it also doesn't qualify you for a reward. Filing a qui tam requires identifying yourself to the court.
Have information about fraud?
Take the quiz or submit your case securely — whichever feels right.