The article delves into how the unprecedented $5 trillion approved in recent federal stimulus packages has attracted shady operators seeking to defraud the government and make a quick buck. It explores some common coronavirus schemes, how the government has been pushed into a “pay and chase” scenario when it comes to the civil prosecution of fraudsters, and how it’s relying on whistleblowers to help uncover the fraud. The article also touches on how whistleblowers, often employees of the companies committing the fraud, are entitled to compensation if their information leads to civil prosecutions.