Whistleblower Rights – You are Protected!

     Do not be afraid to report Automotive fraud! The Whistleblower Protection Act, an amendment to the False Claims Act, protects you from harassment, demotion, and wrongful termination for reporting fraud.

What is Whistle blowing?

     Whistle blowing is the disclosure by an employee (or trainee, agency staff, contractor, home worker) about malpractice or fraud in the workplace. A Whistleblower can blow the whistle about crime, civil offenses (including negligence, breach of contract, etc.), miscarriage of justice, danger to health and safety or the environment, and the cover up of any of these. It does not matter whether or not the information is confidential.

How to blow the whistle on automotive deceptive practices anonymously or file your own claim

     Our free e-mail service has been designed to help you blow the whistle on deceptive practices in the automotive sales industry and misconduct anonymously.  You can blow the whistle without any worry of becoming directly involved in any follow up investigation. Or, you can fully participate with a possible recovery. To contact us anonymously by email (giving as much detail as you can regarding automotive fraud) to:

anonymous@stopautofraud.com

Please do not abuse this facility by making false claims.

Your information will be treated with anonymity and confidentiality.

To contact us as a participant in you own case, e-mail (giving as much detail as you can regarding automotive fraud) to:

participate@stopautofraud.com

Please do not abuse this facility by making false claims.

Your information will be treated with anonymity and confidentiality.

     Mr. Overholt became a whistleblower and filed a successful federal whistleblower action against a former automotive employer.  He has assisted the U.S. Secret Service, the Office of the Comptroller for the State of Florida, the Florida Department of Banking and Finance, the Florida Attorney General’s Office, and the Department of Insurance and Banking with consumer fraud issues. He now has taken his wealth of automotive deceptive practice information and assists other whistleblowers in obtaining component legal assistance. 

     Be aware of the pitfalls of taking such an action.  Many attorneys are unfamiliar with the preconceived opinions may not do your potential case justice.  Many law firms turned down my case. Luckily, I did not give up and found competent counsel who not only advised me, but put aside any preconceived prejudices and took the time to learn about the automotive sales industry. There are many attorneys available to handle your case with knowledge of the automotive sales industry and to whom I have referred other whistleblowers.

     The key to a successful whistleblower action is proper reporting of issues to your employer and legal authorities.

     Remember, your information is not only valuable for your potential case but most of all for the recovery of any damages done to the consumer of whom the action effected.

     The accumulative information from whistleblowers from across the country increases the value of the individual case.   

     It is key to collect as many documents or memos concerning your claims. Remember you can only take documents related to your claim and within your scope of responsibility. 

     StopAutoFraud.com can help you to compile your information and documentation so that it can be presented to an attorney in a clear and understandable manner.  Many times your first impression and presentation can make the difference in a law firm accepting your case.

     Also, a proper presentation may open up other possible causes of action that will support and even enhance your original claims.

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