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Trump Launches $25 Million Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program

By Drooid · Oct 20, 2026, 3:42 PM UTC · How we work

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U.S. President Donald Trump launches a $25 million Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program.
Vice President JD Vance chairs the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud overseeing the program.
Justice Department will run WHIP, collect tips via fraud.gov, and award up to $30,000 per successful lead.
An interactive map will show billions in suspected fraud, and Trump claims the savings could balance the budget.

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U.S. President Donald Trump launches a $25 million Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program.
Vice President JD Vance chairs the Task Force to Eliminate Fraud overseeing the program.
Justice Department will run WHIP, collect tips via fraud.gov, and award up to $30,000 per successful lead.
An interactive map will show billions in suspected fraud, and Trump claims the savings could balance the budget.