Trump launches $25 million fraud whistleblower program open to citizens and journalists

By Breccan F. Thies | The Federalist

President Donald Trump announced a fraud whistleblower program Tuesday that allows American citizens to earn a commission by reporting fraud operations in their communities.

The $25 million Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program (WHIP) will allow American citizens and journalists alike to report fraud to Fraud.gov and earn a commission of 1 percent on the total dollar amount of fraud unearthed based on the tip to federal authorities.

“We’ve waged an unprecedented war on corruption and fraud, and will not let our country be looted and plundered by thieves and pirates and foreign fraudsters and basically scum,” Trump said in an Oval Office announcement.

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