Common Types of Contract & Procurement Fraud

Recognize the Red Flags

Bait-and-switch tactics

Promising the use of a particular brand, quality, or type of supplies and services in the bid or contract, then substituting subpar versions to reduce expenses.

Modified invoices

Overstating costs, misrepresenting what is provided, and inflating charges are common schemes.

Excessive and unjustified change orders

Submitting a change order to inflate the expense of the contracted services or goods.

Submitting invoices for the wrong contract

In instances of multiple contracts, submitting duplicate invoices to for the same work or submitting invoices under the wrong contract to maximize profits. 
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Examples of Government Contract & Procurement Fraud

  • Falsified Invoices
  • Collusive Bidding
  • Change Order Abuse
  • Co-Mingling

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Hirst Law Group has extensive experience in helping whistleblowers with government contract and procurement fraud cases. Our past clients include business owners, engineers, safety inspectors, subcontractors, concerned citizens, and more.

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