PATCHOGUE, N.Y., Dec. 18, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Have you been
asked to evade your own morals at work? Has your company been
engaging in some suspicious activity that you know about? An
employee shouldn't have to be roped into their employer's fraud
schemes, but it can be hard to step forward to authorities when
your livelihood is on the line. Non-attorney whistleblower
advocates, FEA, know when you should blow the whistle on your
company's ill-intentions. If you've been hesitating to step forward
about fraud or other illegal activities, check out their
suggestions below.
- You have a hunch, confirm it. You need to confirm your
suspicions before moving forward, so try to confirm that the
alleged wrongdoing is legitimate. If your boss asked you to do
something you think is unethical, ask them to clarify your task.
Make sure you are not misunderstanding their intentions and avoid
reacting to an odd request emotionally. Maintaining professionalism
is important here, since you don't want your boss to become
suspicious of you.
- Gather evidence. Begin to compile proof of the illegal
activity, whether it's recorded phone calls, suspicious company
files, or a written statement citing facts. If you are involved
firsthand in the illicit activity, record what tasks your boss has
you doing and whether you did it knowingly or under fear of losing
your job. Saving these records to be provided as evidence is key to
a successful fraud claim later.
- Discuss your findings with a non-attorney whistleblower
advisor. As you are gathering evidence of company wrongdoing,
reach out to a non-attorney whistleblower advisor like those at
FEA. Discuss your claim, the evidence you've gathered, and where
you'd like to go from that point on. Professional whistleblower
advisors will work with you in identifying similar past cases and
the expectations you should have about becoming a
whistleblower.
- Reach out to an attorney. Once you've discussed your
case with an advisor, work together with them to reach out to an
attorney to represent your case in court. Research attorney's that
have been through similar cases alongside your advisor and contact
ones that you think have a good chance of picking up your fraud
claim.
Coming forward about your employer's illegal activity can be
nerve-racking, but with the trusted support of a whistleblower
advisor and a reliable attorney, you can get through the legal
process smoothly, knowing you did the right thing and stuck to your
morals. Contact FEA today with a claim if you think you've
experienced fraud or other illicit activity at work.
About Fraud Expert Advisors (FEA): Fraud Expert Advisors
are not attorneys; they are a community of whistleblowers ready to
advise others on what it's like to become a whistleblower and guide
those seeking to blow the whistle on fraud through the
often-daunting legal process. FEA provides a safe space for
whistleblowers to share information and experiences, while
addressing any concerns and uncertainties regarding fraud claims.
FEA has recovered billions of dollars in the past five years in
consulting whistleblowers facing against big and small businesses
alike, speaking to their ability to instill the confidence needed
to step forward as a whistleblower. Put your trust into an FEA
advisor today if you think your employer is engaging in fraud or
other illegal activities.
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