What Is It?

Financial Fraud involves illegal activities aimed at financial gain, such as securities fraud, insider trading, and mortgage fraud. These violations are often committed by individuals, financial institutions, or corporations seeking to manipulate or deceive financial systems for profit. Financial fraud can cause significant harm to investors, the economy, and the public.

Securities and commodities fraud involves illegal activities related to the manipulation of financial markets, aimed at deceiving investors or regulators for personal gain.

Organizations Involved

Entities such as brokerage firms, financial institutions, and hedge funds may be involved in securities and commodities fraud. Examples include insider trading by executives or market manipulation by large firms.

Reportable Activities

Key violations include:

• Insider trading (trading based on non-public information)
• False reporting or misleading financial statements
• Market manipulation or "pump and dump" schemes
• Fraudulent trading practices

Reporting such fraud under financial whistleblower programs helps maintain integrity in financial markets and protects investors. To report securities fraud, the SEC Whistleblower Program is your best route. Financial whistleblowers can file reports of fraudulent activities and may receive monetary rewards if their information leads to a successful enforcement action. For optimal results, it is advised to seek the assistance of a whistleblower attorney who specializes in securities law to guide you through the process and protect your rights. Support of a whistleblower law firm can also ensure your anonymity and help maximize any potential reward.

Read about Government programs and laws governing financial fraud here