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Filing reports with IC3, FBI, Action Fraud, local police, and civil recovery options.

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How do I file an IC3 report for a crypto scam?

Where do I go, what info do I include, and does it actually do anything?

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asked by JoshA· 7d ago
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Should I hire a lawyer after a crypto scam?

Loss is around $60k. Worth getting a lawyer involved or is it pointless?

Legal & Reporting#legal#civil-recovery#cost-benefit7215.2k
asked by Carmen· 9d ago
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How do I report crypto fraud to the police in the UK?

Lost money to a crypto investment scam. Where do I report it in the UK?

Legal & Reporting#uk#action-fraud#police4813.9k
asked by Iain· 6d ago
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Can I sue the scammer if I find out who they are?

Through forensics I have a name and a country. Can I actually sue them?

Legal & Reporting#civil-suit#jurisdiction#scammer-identity6114.7k
asked by Anya· 17d ago
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Do I need to report stolen crypto on my taxes?

Can I write off crypto stolen in a scam? I'm in the US.

Legal & Reporting#taxes#us#theft-loss3513.1k
asked by Mitch· 22d ago
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