Scammed?
Here’s what you can still do.
Free tools that show your options, in plain English.
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Each step is a free tool. Watch the short video, then try it.
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Is your money still worth chasing? Six questions, about a minute.
When did you last send money?
Money moves fast. The first hours and days matter most.
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Questions.
Is it really free?
Yes, and it stays free. Any paid help, from us or anyone else, should show the price in writing first.
Can you get my money back?
The tools don’t recover money. They help you act fast, report it properly and claim what you can.
How do I spot a recovery scam?
They contact you first, promise results, want a fee upfront, or ask for crypto or gift cards. Real lawyers are licensed in your state and never guarantee results.
What can a loss be worth at tax time?
It depends on your income. A $100,000 investment scam loss, married, at 2025 rates, with $15,000 of other deductions:
Can I claim the tax loss while still trying to get money back?
Usually not in the same year. If you’re still trying at year end, the claim usually moves to a later year.
Why is the saving less than my loss times my tax rate?
The loss first replaces the standard deduction you’d get anyway. The Tax Check does that math. Simple calculators often don’t.
Is Larkspire DIY a law firm?
No. It’s made by Larkspire, Inc., a legal technology company. If you want a lawyer, any licensed firm that handles scam cases can help. Larkspire Law is one option.
Who is behind it?
Larkspire, Inc. in San Francisco, founded by Nicola R. Staub, a former cybercrime prosecutor, and Ben Alpert, who has been building AI for over 15 years.
What happens to my information?
You decide what goes where. We never sell it. If you ask for an email when the law changes or when it’s time to claim, we keep your address and your answers for that email only, and every email has a link to unsubscribe.
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Larkspire DIY is made by Larkspire, Inc., not a law firm. No partner endorses, or is paid for, any Larkspire service.
Made by Larkspire, Inc., a legal technology company. Not a law firm. Not legal or tax advice. DIY documents are not reviewed by a lawyer.
Larkspire Law (Racine Staub PLLC) and Larkspire, Inc. are separate, related companies. Larkspire Law’s founding attorney owns part of Larkspire, Inc.
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