Publications
The CFTC continually strives to provide effective information and tools to help consumers avoid fraud. Below are some helpful resources on these topics. Bulk orders of certain publications are available free to organizations. If you have questions about any of these resources, please contact [email protected]. These publications should not be resold.
Brochures
Commodity Pool Fraud
Commodity pools use money from several investors to trade commodity futures and options. Before investing, be sure the pool and the pool operators are registered. Find out what to ask and how to check. [PDF]
Reparations Program
This program provides customers with an inexpensive, expeditious and impartial forum to handle complaints against registered commodity futures professionals or companies. [PDF]
Whistleblower Program
The CFTC regulates the commodity futures, commodity options, and swaps trading markets. As part of that responsibility, the CFTC has instituted a Whistleblower Program. [PDF]