In 2024, I was defrauded of $51,000 in three different Cryptocurrency scams that targeted older men. How do I report these losses on my taxes?

All involved non-US crypto exchanges masquerading as a regulated investment bank. But when you try to withdraw coins, you are not allowed, and the person sponsoring you disappears.

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Those losses are not tax deductible. This would be considered theft which is not deductible under current tax law.

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