Whistleblower Awards Online / National

SEC Whistleblower Program

Reward 10–30% of SEC sanctions collected (over $1M threshold). Single awards have exceeded $114 million.

The SEC Whistleblower Program pays monetary awards to eligible individuals who voluntarily provide original information about a possible violation of the federal securities laws. Awards range from 10–30% of monetary sanctions collected when those sanctions exceed $1 million. The program has paid over $2 billion in awards to more than 400 individuals since 2012. Tips can be submitted anonymously through an attorney.

Reward 10–30% of SEC sanctions collected (over $1M threshold). Single awards have exceeded $114 million.

Category Whistleblower Awards

Location National

Eligibility Anyone with original information about violations of U.S. federal securities laws. Must provide information voluntarily, before a request, inquiry, or demand. Whistleblowers may submit anonymously through an attorney.

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