NSA Whistleblower Reward Attorney

The National Security Agency (NSA) has the important duty of monitoring data from around the world to detect threats and provide intelligence and counterintelligence to America’s various military and defense partners. The enormous amount of power exercised by the NSA sometimes leads to abuses and violations of the law, which jeopardizes the privacy and civil rights of Americans. A substantial amount of fraud and waste also plagues the NSA. These and other forms of wrongdoing undermine national security and directly contravene the stated mission of this agency.

When NSA officials or contractors violate the law, whistleblowers can step forward to end the abuse. They may also qualify for a reward in certain circumstances. At Oberheiden P.C., we proudly represent those who do their civic duty to protect this country by exposing wrongdoing in the national security community and NSA OIG hotline. Whistleblowers like Edward Snowden face serious legal consequences, including indictment under the Espionage Act, for their courageous actions. Let us work with you to make a successful whistleblower claim.

Examples of NSA Fraud and Abuse

The NSA works with contractors to carry out its work of compiling data and reporting threats to other government agencies and the military. Sometimes, these contractors engage in practices that waste substantial amounts of taxpayer dollars. In other cases, the NSA may violate the civil liberties of Americans by breaking the law and invading their privacy. Either situation may allow a whistleblower to step forward, report the misconduct, and possibly claim a reward.

Below are two broad categories of NSA fraud and abuse that could lead to a NSA whistleblower claim:

NSA Contractor fraud

As with most government agencies, the NSA performs many of its duties by contracting with third party individuals and vendors. These may include individual personnel or, for example, businesses that provide computing and digital services. Contractors who work with the NSA facility are well-paid for their work, but unfortunately many of them submit false claims for reimbursement to the government.

There are various ways that NSA contractors defraud the government. The funds entrusted to them may be mismanaged or spent on items and services that are not approved for official U.S. government use. This money may even be stolen or embezzled. Another type of fraud is billing fraud, which could include submitting invoices for services or goods that were never provided. There are also cases in which contractors who have multiple agreements with the NSA deliberately bill under the wrong contract to fraudulently increase their payments.

Protected communication mechanisms, such as the NSA OIG Hotline, allow whistleblowers to report wrongdoing confidentially, ensuring their safety and compliance with regulations.

In all such cases, your NSA whistleblower attorney can review the evidence you have, determine which agency to report it to, and then help you file the paperwork to expose the fraud and claim a reward if one is available. There are numerous federal programs that allow whistleblowers to seek a monetary reward for their courage in stepping forward, and we can assist you with the process.

The exact amount of the reward will vary based upon the whistleblower program, the value of the information, and the amount of money obtained through legal enforcement actions. In general, an NSA whistleblower who exposes wrongdoing pursuant to the False Claims Act or another law can seek a monetary reward of between 15% and 30% of the funds recovered by the government.

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Former DOJ Trial Attorney

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Former U.S. Attorney

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55th Speaker, U.S. House of Representatives (ret.)

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Mike Pompeo

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Former U.S. Secretary of State

John W. Sellers

Former Senior DOJ Trial Attorney

Linda Julin McNamara

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Nicholas B. Johnson

Former Prosecutor

Roger Bach

Former Special Agent (DOJ)

Chris J. Quick

Former Special Agent (FBI & IRS-CI)

Michael S. Koslow

Former Supervisory Special Agent (DOD-OIG)

Ray Yuen

Former Supervisory Special Agent (FBI)

Violations of the Americans’ rights

Americans are covered by both the U.S. Constitution and federal statutes that guarantee protection against warrantless wiretapping and spying, along with other abuses. However, the work of the NSA involves matters that can easily lead to abuse. The agency has frequently been accused of mass surveillance operations that illegally gather Americans’ private electronic and computer data in a manner that serves no legitimate national security purpose.

These are serious violations that can lead to civil or criminal penalties being levied against the NSA and its contractors. Some examples of NSA whistleblowers who we represent include:

• NSA analysts, computer scientists, communications officers, and other specialists
• NSA and DOJ (Department of Justice) lawyers
• NSA senior officials and personnel
• NSA employees, contractors, and subcontractors
• Other federal government employees

Anti-Retaliation Whistleblower Protection Act

Due to the scope of the NSA’s activities, many whistleblowers are reluctant to step forward with information they have about fraud or abuse. They naturally worry about reprisal from their co-workers and fellow personal service contractors, their employers, and the government itself. Fortunately, this type of behavior is illegal and whistleblowers are afforded considerable confidentiality.

Presidential Policy Directive 19 (also known as PPD-19) was the first executive branch-wide policy to uniformly prohibit retaliation, punishment, or reprisal against U.S. intelligence community employees. It also protects contractors in the intelligence community from adverse security clearance determination because of whistleblowing activity. These prohibitions are designed to encourage whistleblowers to expose wrongdoing without having to fear for their careers or safety.

When you work with our law firm to blow the whistle on NSA abuse, you can choose to do with a protected disclosure. The NSA has a statutory duty to maintain whistleblowers’ confidentiality in furtherance of its obligation to prevent retaliation. If you decide to come forward and retain our services, our legal team will work with the NSA to protect your identity in accordance with federal law. We can also help you take legal action and seek compensation against anyone who retaliates, harasses, or discriminates against you because of your status as a whistleblower.

Contact Our NSA Employees Whistleblower Rewards Attorney

We understand the magnitude and seriousness of becoming an NSA whistleblower. That’s why our firm has a dedicated practice that is experienced with all manner of whistleblower cases. We can review the information you have, ensure it is reported to the appropriate authorities, protect your anonymity, and help you claim a monetary reward if your evidence qualifies you for one. Get started by reaching out to Oberheiden P.C. today.