| Reward | Up to 30% of sanctions |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | Utah |
| Administered by | Utah Division of Securities |
| Legal authority | Utah Code tit. 61, ch. 1, pt. 1 (2011) |
| Fraud covered | Securities & investment |
| Eligibility / shares | Collected sanctions must exceed $50,000. No guaranteed minimum. |
| Anonymous filing | Yes — Anonymous filing allowed through an attorney. |
| Attorney | Optional. Only required for anonymous filing. |
| Status | Active. |
Key takeaways
- Whistleblowers can receive Up to 30% of sanctions.
- Administered by Utah Division of Securities.
- You can file anonymously — but only through an attorney.
- No attorney needed to file — but filing anonymously requires one.
- Collected sanctions must exceed $50,000. No guaranteed minimum.
How to report and claim your reward
- Complete the Whistleblower Referral Form
- Submit to the Utah Division of Securities by mail, fax, or email
Track record
First award: $15,000 (2014). Much lower threshold ($50K) than the SEC's $1M.
Good to know
Useful for smaller securities fraud that wouldn't meet the SEC's $1M threshold.
Anonymity: Anonymous filing allowed through an attorney.
Been a victim of this kind of fraud? This page is for whistleblowers reporting fraud they've witnessed. If you lost money to a scam yourself, start with our fraud victim recovery guides — how to report it, try to get your money back, and protect your identity.
Should you talk to a whistleblower attorney first?
Not strictly required here — only required for anonymous filing.
Statistically, represented whistleblowers recover awards far more often than unrepresented ones, and reporting through the wrong channel — or second — can forfeit your reward entirely. Because whistleblower attorneys work on contingency, a consultation costs nothing.
Last verified: July 4, 2026 against official government sources. Program rules change — always confirm on the official site before filing.