Use FINRA's online form to report any potentially fraudulent or suspicious activities by brokerage firms or brokers.
Reporting Fraud In additon to our online fraud report form, the OIG has a 24-hour hotline. Voice mail messages relating to fraud may be left at the following number: 305-579-2593.
When you report a scam to the FTC, investigators use your information to build cases against scammers. Other law enforcement agencies can see the reports, too, and use them to further their own investigations. Your story makes a difference.
The FTC's Bureau of Consumer Protection stops unfair, deceptive and fraudulent business practices by collecting reports from consumers and conducting investigations, suing companies and people that break the law, developing rules to maintain a fair marketplace, and educating consumers and businesses about their rights ...
In order for and assertion to be considered fraud, it must meet four criteria: An untrue assertion of fact was made. The assertion was made knowing that the statement was false. The complaining party entered the contract because of his reliance on the assertion. The reliance of the complaining party was justifiable.