You do not have to be working at the company that is the focus of the whistleblowing action, but if were taking part in the alleged illegal behavior you can consult a whistleblower attorney about how to handle it. All of the information will be kept confidential, and your identity will stay anonymous unless you decide to grant permission to provide your name.nnHere are some of the programs in the U.S. that whistleblowers can pursue cases through:nThe False Claims Act (FCA)nSEC Whistleblower Program