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I am concerned that (Company)’s current practice of ____________________ might be
fraudulent.

My specific concerns are:
[List Concerns]

SAMPLE MEMO ASSERTING RETALIATION FOR
HAVING RAISED CONCERNS ABOUT FRAUD OR
POSSIBLE FRAUD

On letterhead, in interoffice memo format, or via e-mail
(You may also want to have your attorney write a companion letter on his or her letter-
head for you from him or her alleging the same things.)
CONFIDENTIAL

To: Whom It May Concern
From: Your Name

Date:
Re.: Allegation of Retaliation for Having Raised Concerns about Possible Fraudulent
Activity at (Company)
I believe I am being unlawfully retaliated against for having raised my concerns about
practices at (Company) that seem to result in fraud.
Ever since I sent my memo dated _________, my job performance has been scrutinized
much more than it was before I sent that memo, and my job performance is currently
most certainly being scrutinized much more than that of my colleagues. My job perform-
ance is also being much more harshly evaluated than ever before. I believe I am being
treated in disparate ways from my colleagues who have not raised such issues.
I am asking that our non-retaliation policies be reviewed, that my concerns noted in my
previous memo dated __________ as well as in this memo be reviewed, and that all pre-
vious retaliatory actions against me be corrected and stop immediately. I also request
that you review all federal, state, and city laws addressing prohibitions against unlawful
retaliation with which (Company) is required to comply.

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