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U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission - The SEC

THE U.S. SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC): 

The world of investing is fascinating, complex, and can be very fruitful. But unlike the banking world, where deposits are guaranteed by the federal government, stocks, bonds and other securities can lose value. There are no guarantees. That's why investing should not be a spectator sport; indeed, the principal way for investors to protect the money they put into the securities markets is to do research and ask questions... http://www.sec.gov/about/whatwedo.shtml

The Division of Enforcement investigates possible violations of securities laws, recommends Commission action when appropriate, either in a federal court or before an administrative law judge, and negotiates settlements on behalf of the Commission. 

While the SEC has civil enforcement authority only, it works closely with various criminal law enforcement agencies throughout the country to develop and bring criminal cases when the misconduct warrants more severe action... http://www.sec.gov/about/whatwedo.shtml

When to contact the SEC:

When you have knowledge or evidence of:

>  Problems with buy or sell orders

>  Problems with your broker

>  Manipulation of security price or volume

>  Breach of financial privacy

>  Cold calling

>  Boiler room activity, live or on the Internet

>  Problems with your investment adviser or financial planner

>  Problems with your mutual fund

>  Problems with 401(k), pension or retirement

>  Problems with IPO allocation or eligibility

>  Failure to file required reports with the SEC

>  False or misleading statements about a company (including false or     misleading SEC reports or financial statements)

>  Fraud in the marketing of a securities trading course, program or similar product

How to contact the SEC:

>  You can file a complaint with the SEC online at http://www.sec.gov/complaint/selectconduct.shtml

>  You can call the FTC at (202) 942-7040 or TTY: (202) 942-7065

>  You can write to the FTC at:

SEC Complaint Center
450 Fifth Street, NW
Washington, D.C. 20549-0213
Fax: 202-942-9634

>  If you are located outside the U.S., then you can contact the nearest American Embassy or Consulate and speak with a Legal Attache.  Go here for a list of Legal Attaches: http://www.fbi.gov/contact/legat/legat.htm

The Attache will either direct you to the correct office or contact the SEC personally.  If you are unsure about contacting a U.S. representative on foreign soil, then you can use any of the methods listed above.

The SEC is open to calls from those living abroad who want to report o U.S.-based criminal activity.

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