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What Happens After You Report Fraud?

The full process from filing under seal to resolution — typical timelines, who's involved, and what to expect.

All resourcesWhat Happens After You Report Fraud?From the day you file to the day a case resolves.

Submit Your Case SecurelyReporting fraud isn't a single moment — it's the start of a process that typically takes months to several years. Here's what happens after you file.

The process

  • 01Filed under sealYour attorney files the case in federal court. The seal keeps it confidential — your employer and the public don't know it exists.
  • 02Government investigatesThe DOJ or relevant agency reviews the evidence, interviews witnesses, and looks at billing data. They decide whether to intervene.
  • 03DecisionThe government either joins the case (intervenes) or declines. You can still pursue declined cases, though the odds are harder.
  • 04ResolutionThe case settles, goes to trial, or gets dismissed. If there's a recovery, your reward share is calculated and paid.

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    Submit Your Case SecurelyTypical timeline: 6 months to several yearsInvestigations often take 1–3 years under seal before the government makes an intervention decision. Complex cases can take longer. Most whistleblowers don't hear much during the seal period — silence is normal.

    Keep reading

  • How much do whistleblowers get paid?What 15%–30% actually looks like in dollars.
  • How to file a qui tam caseWhat filing under seal actually means.

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