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Office of the Whistleblower

The WB Rule Amendments are effective as of 12/7/2020. The Commission has adopted a new Form WB-APP for whistleblower award claims.

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Assistance and information from a whistleblower who knows of possible securities law violations can be among the most powerful weapons in the law enforcement arsenal of the Securities and Exchange Commission. Through their knowledge of the circumstances and individuals involved, whistleblowers can help the Commission identify possible fraud and other violations much earlier than might otherwise have been possible. That allows the Commission to minimize the harm to investors, better preserve the integrity of the United States' capital markets, and more swiftly hold accountable those responsible for unlawful conduct.

The Commission is authorized by Congress to provide monetary awards to eligible individuals who come forward with high-quality original information that leads to a Commission enforcement action in which over $1,000,000 in sanctions is ordered. The range for awards is between 10% and 30% of the money collected.

The Office of the Whistleblower was established to administer the SEC's whistleblower program. We understand that the decision to come forward with information about securities fraud or other wrongdoing is not one taken lightly, and we are here to answer any questions you may have. You can reach the Office of the Whistleblower at (202) 551-4790.

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  • SEC Awards Nearly $600,000 to Whistleblower
    Jan. 14, 2021
  • SEC Issues Over $1.1 Million to Multiple Whistleblowers
    Jan. 7, 2021
  • SEC Awards Over $1.6 Million to Whistleblower
    Dec. 22, 2020
  • SEC Issues Multiple Whistleblower Awards Totaling Over $3.6 Million
    Dec. 18, 2020
  • SEC Awards More Than $300,000 to Whistleblower with Audit Responsibilities
    Dec. 14, 2020
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100 F Street NE
Mail Stop 5631
Washington, DC 20549
Phone: (202) 551-4790
Fax: (703) 813-9322

Effective immediately and until further notice all correspondence for the Office of the Whistleblower should be mailed to:

SEC/OWB
14420 Albermarle Point Place
Suite 102
Chantilly, VA 20151-1750

We strongly encourage any correspondence to be submitted via fax at (703) 813-9322.

Modified: Dec. 7, 2020

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