Under the federal False Claims Act (FCA), whistleblowers are essential to the government recovering billions of dollars every year. Referred to as “Lincoln’s Law,” the federal FCA was enacted during the Civil War to combat fraud against the government. While sometimes incorrectly termed a “tipster,” the FCA whistleblower is far more than that. This means that from day one, you should keep strict confidentiality about your potential FCA case and avoid discussing it with friends, coworkers or even family members. However, if you do have an FCA case to bring, the best protection is to consult with an attorney and file an FCA case as soon as possible.