reward money

Wanted poster sum

Reward money is a sum offered in exchange for information or assistance, typically in criminal investigations or for the return of lost property.

Someone who helps locate a missing person or provides a tip leading to an arrest may collect the reward money: The FBI posted reward money for information on the fugitive.

Also simply called a reward.

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compensation · finder's fee · no questions asked · jackpot · incentive · tip · tip line · bonus · wanted · poster · capture · fugitive · hunt · cold case · crime stoppers · claim · collect · informant

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purpose/intent of payment

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Acceptable in quality

penalty · hush money · blood money · ransom · bribe

recipient's action

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Acceptable in quality

penalty · financial penalty · punitive damages · forfeiture · damages

direction of incentive

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Acceptable in quality

penalty · sanction · deterrent · levy · surcharge

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G