Whistleblowers may qualify for financial rewards by providing original, accurate, and timely information that leads to successful legal action against wrongdoers. These rewards are a percentage of the recovered funds from successful lawsuits or claims under programs like qui tam (where individuals sue on behalf of the government) or those offered by the IRS, SEC, and CFTC. 

U.S. whistleblower reward programs are considered robust, offering significant compensation and protection. Notably, under some laws, both U.S. citizens and foreign nationals are eligible for rewards if their information leads to successful sanctions against violators.