Whistle Blower

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Definition of 'Whistle Blower'

An employee who has inside knowledge of illegal activities occurring within his or her organization and reports these to the public.
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Investopedia explains 'Whistle Blower'

Although whistle blowers are protected under federal law from employer retaliation, there have been cases where punishment for whistle blowing has occurred.
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    ... Whistle-Blower Before radio communication made it possible for police to call into
    a central dispatch, foot patrols prowled the streets armed with billy clubs ...
  • How Insurance Companies Detect Insurance Scams - Investopedia.com

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    ... fraud from third parties. Most companies have "whistle-blower lines" set
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  • How To Report A Tax Cheat

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    ... tax cheating. Other Considerations If you earn a whistle blower award,
    it will need to be reported when you file your taxes. If ...
  • 4 History-Making Wall Street Crooks

    http://www.investopedia.com/articles/stocks/09/criminals-of-wall-street.asp
    ... The act increased penalties for insider trading, provides cash rewards to
    whistle-blowers and allows individuals to sue for damages caused by insider trading ...

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