Report Suspected Securities Fraud or Wrongdoing (original) (raw)

Sept. 20, 2017

NOTICE:

We strongly encourage the public (whistleblowers and non-whistleblowers) to submit any tips, complaints, and referrals (TCRs) using the SEC's online TCR system and complaint form. If you submit your TCR using the online TCR system, you will receive a notice confirming that your submission has been received successfully and providing the submission number for your records.

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**The TCR complaint form is compatible for use with Microsoft Edge, Safari, Mozilla Firefox and Google Chrome (please note that use of the Chrome browser may result in some visual format issues including the display of instructional pop up boxes). **

• Fraudulent or unregistered offer or sale of securities, including things like
  • Ponzi schemes
  • Pyramid schemes
  • High-Yield Investment Programs
• Theft or misappropriation of funds or securities
• Manipulation of a security's price or volume
• Insider trading
• False or misleading statements about a company (including false or misleading SEC reports or financial statements)
• Failure to file required reports with the SEC
• Bribery of, or improper payments to, foreign officials
• Fraudulent conduct associated with municipal securities transactions or public pension plans

Important Resources

• Preparing a Quality TCR
• Filing Guidance: How to Report a Suspected Fraud
• Use of Information: Confidentiality Protections
• Whistleblower Awards and Protections

Last Reviewed or Updated: Nov. 18, 2024