Become a Whistleblower
Speak up about fraud, corruption, and government overreach
— with your privacy protected and your voice taken seriously.
If you’ve seen something wrong but are afraid of retaliation, you’re not alone. Civic Outlaws works with people who are inside systems — or close enough to see how they really work — and helps bring those abuses into the light.
Your privacy and safety come first.
We know speaking up can feel risky. Here’s what you should know:
• You can use an alias instead of your real name.
• You do not have to give us a phone number.
• You may use a personal or newly created email that feels safer than a work address.
• We do not share your identity or details outside Civic Outlaws without your explicit permission, unless required by law.
• Only a small, trusted team will see your submission.
You control how much you tell us and whether we contact you back.
Who should use this form?
This form is for anyone who has direct knowledge or serious concerns about wrongdoing tied to:
• A government agency or regulatory body
• A law enforcement or oversight office
• A business or organization being targeted by overreach
• A contractor, vendor, or partner involved in government work
You might be an employee, manager, business owner, public servant, contractor, or even a close observer who has witnessed a pattern over time.
What you can report?
We’re especially focused on:
• Regulatory overreach – agencies enforcing rules beyond what the law actually says
• Abuse of power – selective or retaliatory enforcement against certain people or businesses
• Misuse of surveillance or data – license-plate readers, camera networks, or tracking tools without oversight
• Retaliation against people who push back – threats, intimidation, or punishment for asking questions or asserting rights
• Patterns of misconduct – not just one bad day, but repeated behavior that puts rights at risk
If you’re not sure whether your situation “counts,” you can still tell us what you’re seeing.
We’ll help make sense of it.
What happens after you contact us?
1. We review your information securely. A small internal team reads your submission and, if needed, consults with trusted legal partners.
2. We may contact you — only if you say it’s okay. If you provide contact details and consent, we might ask clarifying questions.
3. We assess risk and impact. We look at whether your information supports an investigation, legal strategy, public report, or pattern we’re tracking.
4. We protect your identity. We will not publish or share identifying details without your explicit permission, unless the law requires otherwise.
You’re not committing to go public by talking to us. You’re giving us the chance to understand what’s happening.
Testimonials
Shared With consent.
Stories are only shared with explicit permission.
Every story featured by Civic Outlaws is published only with the informed consent of the person who shared it.
No identifying details are included unless the source specifically approves them.
Speaking up does not mean going public.
Below is an example of a story shared with Civic Outlaws by consent, with identifying details removed at the source’s request.
“I was told to remove a woman because of her bikini!??”
“During a summer inspection, an agent from liquor control told me I would have to remove a
middle-aged woman from my establishment because some of her pubic hair was visible at the
sides of her bikini bottoms.
He said that if I didn’t remove her, I could be written up for allowing ‘lewd activity’ in a liquor
establishment. I was horrified—both for her and for myself.
I never thought it was the government’s role to police grooming or swimwear in a public space,
but with my liquor license on the line, I felt I had no choice. I shared this story with Civic
Outlaws because I don’t want agencies acting as morality or grooming police.”
— Missouri business owner (shared with permission, name withheld)
Your information is never shared publicly without your clear approval.
Submitting a tip does not mean your story will be published.