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SEC Forms New Retail Fraud Working Group
Issuer U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission · Published
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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission announced on July 7, 2026, the creation of the Retail Fraud Working Group to strengthen the Division of Enforcement's efforts to identify and combat fraud targeting everyday investors, including offering frauds, pump-and-dump schemes, market manipulation, and breaches of duties by investment advisers and broker dealers. The document states the working group will serve as a resource for proactive case generation, coordinate with regulatory partners and foreign counterparts, and participate in educational outreach with the SEC's Office of Investor Education and Assistance. SEC Chairman Paul S. Atkins and Division of Enforcement Director David Woodcock issued statements regarding the initiative. The working group will be led by the Division of Enforcement's Kate Zoladz, Deputy Director, West, and Kim Frederick, Assistant Director, Asset Management Unit.
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