U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - Tips, Complaints, and Referrals complaint filing guide

How to file a consumer complaint with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - Tips, Complaints, and Referrals for Federal investments & securities.

Receives tips, complaints, and referrals involving securities law violations, investment fraud, Ponzi schemes, insider trading, market manipulation, and other securities-related wrongdoing.

Jurisdiction
Federal
Category
Investments & Securities
Filing method
online portal
Verification status
verified (last verified 2026-05-29)

Response times vary by agency. Check the agency's website for its current timeline.

File a complaint with U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - Tips, Complaints, and Referrals (official form)