Trump and Vance to announce a $25M whistleblower program to encourage public to report alleged fraud
The Justice Department will pay awards of up to $30,000 for tips that lead to fraud convictions or major enforcement actions.
- On Tuesday, President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance announced a $25 million Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program to encourage public reporting of suspected federal government fraud, with the Justice Department administering the initiative.
- Vice President Vance launched the antifraud task force this year to investigate misuse of government funds; the task force currently examines medical supply programs, food assistance benefits, and the Affordable Care Act.
- Under the Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program, or WHIP, individuals submitting tips to fraud.gov are eligible to receive up to $30,000 if their information leads to a fraud conviction or significant federal enforcement action, The White House said.
- During the Oval Office event, President Trump presented a $10,000 check to Nick Shirley, an influencer whose video last year alleged fraud in Minnesota childcare centers; the Justice Department confirmed Fahima Mahamud pleaded guilty to wire fraud in July.
- Federal inspectors previously reported that the Minnesota childcare centers were operating as expected, contrasting with the administration's aggressive fraud-elimination effort, though The White House maintains zero tolerance for individuals stealing from Americans.
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Trump Launches $25 Million Anti-Fraud Whistleblower Reward Program
President Donald Trump plans to put a $25 million bounty on taxpayer fraud, launching a whistleblower program that will reward Americans whose tips help federal authorities bring fraudsters to justice.
Trump to Launch $25 Million Fraud Whistleblower Program, Offering Cash for Tips
President Donald Trump signs an executive order as Vice President JD Vance (2nd L) and Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson (R) look on during a White House signing ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington on March 16, 2026. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)
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