Whistle-blowers can be awarded up to 25% of the amount recovered by the federal government.

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This is true under the False Claims Act (31 U.S.C. § 3730(d)), which allows whistleblowers to receive a percentage of the amount recovered if the information they provide leads to a successful case against those committing fraud against the federal government. The amount can range from 15-25% depending on the circumstances.

Whistle-Blowers Can Be Awarded Up to 25% of the Amount