Knowingly submitting false claims to the Government results in liability for five times the Government's damages plus a penalty. true or false?

• A. False
• B. True
• C. N/A
• D. Not sure

Answer: (A)

The main concept is how the False Claims Act imposes liability for knowingly submitting false claims. The act requires treble damages—three times the government’s actual damages—plus civil penalties for each false claim. That multiplier is three, not five. The idea of “five times the government’s damages” is incorrect. The penalties are separate and added on per claim, but the core damages multiplier is three, not five. For example, if the government’s damages were $1,000, treble damages would be $3,000, and penalties would be added on for each false claim. Therefore, the statement is false.