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Fraud in America

The Anti-Fraud Coalition, TAF Coalition

Real stories from real whistleblowers who risk their careers to shine a light on corporate fraud in America.

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#71
September 22 · 45 min
Wartime Fraud: The Legacy of the False Claims Act
This episode explores the history and current significance of the False Claims Act, especially in wartime defense procurement. Experts Jessica Tillipman, Nimish Desai, and Sarah Frazier discuss how whistleblowers and legal incentives combat fraud, with real case examples illustrating the law's impact.
#70
July 28 · 21 min
The Role of NAMFCU
In this episode, we explore the vital role of Medicaid Fraud Control Units (Mufukus) in combating healthcare fraud across the United States. Our guests, Candace Deisher and Sarah Vann, share insights into how these specialized units operate, their impact, and the importance of whistleblowers and data analysis in uncovering fraud.
#69
July 22 · 41 min
FinCEN Proposed Regulations
In this episode, we explore the FinCEN whistleblower program, its recent regulatory updates, and how it aims to incentivize reporting of financial crimes like money laundering and sanctions evasion. Experts Poppy Alexander and Andrew Feller share insights on the program's structure, protections, and areas for improvement.
#68
April 1 · 53 min
Blow that Whistle Loud! Anti-SLAPP and Other Protections for Whistleblowers
This episode explores the complex landscape of SLAPP suits against whistleblowers, including strategies for protection, legal defenses, and the evolving legal protections. Experts Clay Weier and Grace Park share insights on how whistleblowers can navigate and defend against retaliatory lawsuits.
#67
March 13 · 53 min
Financial Fraud Year In Review
This episode explores the enforcement landscape of financial fraud in 2025, highlighting trends, the role of whistleblowers, and future priorities across agencies like the SEC, CFTC, IRS, and international counterparts. Gain insights into how whistleblower programs are shaping enforcement and what to expect in the coming years.
#66
February 4 · 1 hr 1 min
A Conversation with Gardiner Harris
In this episode, investigative journalist Gardner Harris discusses his book 'No More Tears,' which exposes the dark secrets of Johnson & Johnson. He reveals the company's history of fraud, including the baby powder scandal, the deadly EPO drug, and the antipsychotic Risperdal. Harris emphasizes the role of whistleblowers in uncovering these truths and calls for significant reforms in drug regulation to prevent future tragedies.
#65
Dec 3, 2025 · 20 min
AI and SEC Enforcement Priorities
In the third installment of our AI series, we turn to one of the most consequential—and fast-moving—frontiers in enforcement: how the SEC is regulating artificial intelligence. We sit down with Daren Firestone to break down the schemes increasingly drawing regulatory scrutiny, including “AI washing,” recent SEC settlements involved investment advisers that made false and misleading claims about their use of artificial intelligence, and the growing use of AI tools in cyber-enabled misconduct like
#64
Nov 26, 2025 · 31 min
AI Regulation and Whistleblowing
In the second installment of our three-part AI series, we dive into one of the most rapidly evolving areas of law and policy: the regulation of artificial intelligence. We sit down with Sophie Luskin and Claire Sylvia to explore how federal and state governments are approaching AI regulation, what the proposed AI Whistleblower Protection Act could mean for those who raise concerns, and what retaliation protections exist for whistleblowers in this emerging space. We also discuss how AI is beginni
#63
Nov 20, 2025 · 48 min
AI Overview
Artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every sector of the economy, but its rapid expansion has also created confusion, compliance gaps, and new areas of risk. From cybersecurity concerns to evolving standards and government guidance, organizations are struggling to understand both the promise and the pitfalls of these powerful tools. In today’s episode, we sit down with Dave Jochnowitz and Rachel Rose to break down what AI actually is in clear, accessible terms, why governments and ind
#62
Nov 12, 2025 · 59 min
Breaking Down Medicare Advantage Fraud with Eva Gunasekera
Medicare Advantage has grown to insure over half of all Medicare beneficiaries, but with that explosive growth has come an explosion in fraud. Billions of dollars in taxpayer money are being siphoned off through schemes that exploit the program's risk-adjustment payment system—from upcoding patient diagnoses to fabricating medical conditions entirely.
#61
Jul 30, 2025 · 33 min
Diving Into The New Antitrust Whistleblower Program
This month, The Department of Justice's Antitrust Division announced a brand new Whistleblower Rewards Program, marking a significant step forward in empowering whistleblowers to expose antitrust crimes operating in secrecy. In today's episode, we sit down with two whistleblower attorneys, David Kovel and Poppy Alexander to discuss the new program, potential pitfalls, and opportunities for whistleblowers to take advantage of this new program. Poppy Alexander is a Partner at Whistleblower Partn
#60
May 1, 2025 · 29 min
Blowing the Whistle on Medicare Advantage Fraud
Medicare Advantage now covers more than half of Medicare beneficiaries, at the cost of more than $450 billion annually. And it's growing. And where the money flows, fraud is sure to follow. On today's episode, we're interviewing Teresa Ross, a former Director of Risk Adjustment who uncovered an alleged scheme with a settlement up to $100 million. Teresa walks us through her background and her whistleblowing journey. She is joined on today's episode by one of her attorneys, Mary Inman of Whistle
#59
Apr 9, 2025 · 48 min
Stopping a Massive Medicaid Fraud Scheme By Blowing the Whistle
Jamie Landolt became a whistleblower after discovering his employer was allegedly underpaying Medicaid, violating the False Claims Act. What happened next was an incredibly fast False Claims Act case, a trip to bankruptcy court, and a $234 million settlement. Jamie was joined by one of his whistleblower attorneys, Linda Severin of the Whistleblower Law Collaborative. This was the first Fraud in America interview recorded in front of a live audience, and we would like to thank the Georgetown Cor
#58
Mar 5, 2025 · 25 min
Why Whistleblowers Are Key to Protecting Investors
For more than a decade, the SEC Whistleblower Program has allowed the agencies to issue more than $6 billion in monetary sanctions, benefiting investors and the capital markets. And because DOGE is pledging to reduce the size of the federal workforce, whistleblowers will be even more crucial to investor protection. On today's episode, we're joined by Benjamin Schiffrin of Better Markets, who recently did a deep dive into the SEC Whistleblower Program, key benefits of the program, and potential
#57
Feb 20, 2025 · 29 min
Breaking Down Tariffs and Customs Fraud 101
In today’s episode, whistleblower lawyer Jon Tycko of Tycko & Zavareei joins us to break down everything happening with tariffs and what customs fraud schemes typically look like. From what CBP enforcement actually looks like, what forms are typically falsified, and more, this 101 will let prospective whistleblowers know what to look for if they think they might have a False Claims Act case.
#56
Jan 8, 2025 · 47 min
How Whistleblowers Are Uncovering PPP Fraud
In our first episode of 2025, we’re sitting down with whistleblower Jesus Nunez-Unda, who uncovered fraud relating to the PPP loan his company applied for during the COVID-19 pandemic. While many PPP loan cases fall under blatant fraud, Jesus managed to show the company made false certifications and applied for the loans without financially needing them. In this conversation, we discuss his background, the type of work Lafayette RE Management does, and how he blew the whistle.
#55
Dec 4, 2024 · 46 min
Cybersecurity Fraud 101 and How Whistleblowers Can Fight It
In today’s episode, whistleblower lawyer Julie Bracker of Bracker & Marcus joins us to discuss cybersecurity fraud and recent government enforcement efforts. From what defines critical infrastructure to compliance protocols, this 101 breaks down how these frauds work and what whistleblowers should be looking out for if they have a case.
#54
Nov 13, 2024 · 58 min
Blowing the Whistle to Protect Vulnerable Patients
Acadia Healthcare is a massive for-profit chain of psychiatric hospitals, who recently settled a False Claims Act case for nearly $20 million. In today’s episode, one of the whistleblowers, Jamie Clark Thompson, sits down with us to lay out the massive corporate fraud behind the case, holding mental health patients longer than necessary, and kept staffing at dangerously low levels. She is joined with one of her lawyers, Eva Gunasekera of Tycko & Zavareei.
#53
Oct 30, 2024 · 56 min
How to Protect Patients By Whistleblowing
Dr. Rayme Edler became the Medical Director of Escambia County, Florida after she flagged issues with the treatment of patients by the county’s emergency medical services. Once on the inside, she tried to enact changes to ensure the county medical professionals were properly licensed. Then the retaliation started. Because of her courage and determination, The Anti-Fraud Coalition named her the 2024 Whistleblower of Year! Today, she joins Fraud in America to share her whistleblowing story and
#52
Sep 11, 2024 · 30 min
How Whistleblowers Help The Government Fight Fraud
Zachary Cunha is currently the U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island, and as one of the nation's top law enforcement officials, he knows he needs the help of whistleblowers to fight fraud and protect patients. In this episode of Fraud in America, he shares his story, becoming U.S. Attorney, and protecting nursing home patients.

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