Fact-check · Oct 30, 2026 · Scott Bessent
“Anyone who submits information that leads to a conviction or enforcement action may be eligible for a $30,000 reward”
MOSTLY TRUE
What the record shows
DOJ's Fraud Whistleblower Incentive Program (WHIP), announced October 20, 2026, offers $10,000-$30,000 for tips leading to criminal charges (not convictions). Treasury committed $25 million.
Claim correctly states $30,000 maximum and program existence, but omits that rewards are triggered by charges, not convictions—actually more favorable to whistleblowers than stated.
Sources
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent: How Trump is tackling Minnesota fraud
- DOJ Launches Whistleblower Rewards Program Offering Payouts Before Convictions
- Trump Administration Unveils $25 Million Fraud Whistleblower Program
- US Offers Up to $30,000 for Government Fraud Tips Under Trump's New Whistleblower Scheme
- US Offers Up to $30,000 for Government Fraud Tips Under Trump's New Whistleblower Scheme
- Trump offers $30,000 to report federal fraud, but there's a catch
From: Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent Holds a Fraud Task Force Press Conference in St. Cloud, MN
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