SEC Warns of Malicious Email

WASHINGTON (CN) - The SEC warned investors of a bogus e-mail purporting to be from its Office of the Whistleblower. "The e-mail is not from the SEC, and contains a link to malicious software," the SEC said.

The SEC said in a statement: The SEC has received numerous calls in the past day from individuals who have received the e-mail, which reads:

"Dear customer, Securities and Exchange Commission Whistleblower office has received an anonymous tip on alleged misconduct at your company, including Material misstatement or omission in a company's public filings or financial statements, or a failure to file Municipal securities transactions or public pension plans, involving such financial products as private equity funds. Failure to provide a response to this complaint within 14 day period will result in Securities and Exchange Commission investigation against your company. You can access the complaint details in U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Tips, Complaints, and Referrals portal under the following link:"

The SEC statement did not include the link.

The agency stated: "The SEC's Office of the Whistleblower is real; the e-mail is a hoax."

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