If you are aware of someone obtaining or using CARES Act or PPP loan proceeds fraudulently, you can report them here:

The first step is always to protect yourself. Read our How to Protect Yourself guide.

Given the enormous amount of government funds deployed through the CARES Act, you should be on the lookout for your employers’ compliance with the conditions for payment of CARES Act funds. Consult with an employment attorney if you begin to experience retaliation for FCA-related protected activity in the workplace.

About Pandemic Fraud

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, also known as the CARES Act and Payment Protection Program (PPP) cover a wide range of uses of funds, but already stories of large-scale fraud are on the news. Individuals have used fraudulent business entities, financial statements, and fictitious employment records to receive loans they were not entitled to under the law. In some cases, the CARES Act funds were fraudulently obtained through multiple financial intuitions.

In many cases, the legitimate CARES Act and PPP loans weren’t used to support the business or employees but were instead used for personal enrichment, including the purchase of houses, sports cars, and other luxury goods.

Learn more about the False Claims Act and Federal Funds Fraud by going here.