Who Can Be a Whistleblower?

Most people with original, non-public information about fraud or illegal misconduct may qualify as whistleblowers, even if they aren’t direct witnesses. Reports can come from anyone, anywhere, as long as the information relates to U.S. markets or government funds. Not all misconduct is covered, so it’s a good idea to call an attorney.

What Is It Like to Be a Whistleblower?

Blowing the whistle can be rewarding but challenging. The process often takes years, may impact your personal and professional life, and requires patience and courage, but many whistleblowers find it deeply worthwhile.

What Kinds of Wrongful Conduct Are Covered by Whistleblower Reward Laws?

Major whistleblower reward programs cover a wide range of unlawful activity. These include government fraud under the False Claims Act, securities violations (SEC), commodity violations (CFTC), tax fraud (IRS), money-laundering and sanctions violations (FinCEN), and vehicle safety violations (NHTSA). Other programs may also apply in specific circumstances.

When Is a Whistleblower Entitled to a Financial Reward?

Under most whistleblower programs, you may be entitled to a reward if you voluntarily provide original information that leads to a successful enforcement action. Rewards are typically a percentage of the sanctions and usually require submitting an application.

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Every year, investors and financial markets suffer billions of dollars in losses due to fraud. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) enforce several laws designed to protect investors and root out misconduct in the marketplace, but financial frauds are often sophisticated and hard to detect.

What Kinds of Financial Markets Frauds Are Government Enforcers Interested In?

Financial markets fraud can take many forms, including:

Securities Fraud
- Market Manipulation
- Insider Trading and Front Running
- Investment and Securities Fraud
- Corporate and Financial Reporting Fraud
- Broker-Dealer and Investment Adviser Violations
- Swaps Dealer Violations
Commodities Fraud
- Precious Metals Scams
- Carbon Trading Market Fraud
Corruption and Bribery
Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Fraud
International Financial Market Fraud

Whistleblowers play an essential role in alerting the SEC and CFTC to ongoing scams and other bad acts that undermine the efficiency and integrity of the global financial markets. The SEC Whistleblower Program and CFTC Whistleblower Program provide rewards and protections to whistleblowers who step forward to stop fraud.

How Can Whistleblowers Stop Financial Markets Fraud?

The attorneys at Whistleblower Partners have been deeply involved in the SEC and CFTC Whistleblower Programs since their inception. We have dozens of cases pending with the SEC and CFTC covering a wide variety of misconduct, and have the breadth of knowledge and experience needed to present these complex and difficult cases to the government and bring them to a successful resolution for our whistleblower clients.

Financial market fraud schemes are often complex and ever-evolving. The attorneys at Whistleblower Partners understand the complicated, constantly changing legal landscape and are happy to discuss your potential matter.

If you would like more information or would like to speak to an attorney at Whistleblower Partners, please contact us for a confidential consultation.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Who Can Be a Whistleblower?
Most people with original, non-public information about fraud or illegal misconduct may qualify as whistleblowers, even if they aren’t direct witnesses. Reports can come from anyone, anywhere, as long as the information relates to U.S. markets or government funds. Not all misconduct is covered, so it’s a good idea to call an attorney.
What Is It Like to Be a Whistleblower?
Blowing the whistle can be rewarding but challenging. The process often takes years, may impact your personal and professional life, and requires patience and courage, but many whistleblowers find it deeply worthwhile.
What Kinds of Wrongful Conduct Are Covered by Whistleblower Reward Laws?
Major whistleblower reward programs cover a wide range of unlawful activity. These include government fraud under the False Claims Act, securities violations (SEC), commodity violations (CFTC), tax fraud (IRS), money-laundering and sanctions violations (FinCEN), and vehicle safety violations (NHTSA). Other programs may also apply in specific circumstances.
When Is a Whistleblower Entitled to a Financial Reward?
Under most whistleblower programs, you may be entitled to a reward if you voluntarily provide original information that leads to a successful enforcement action. Rewards are typically a percentage of the sanctions and usually require submitting an application.