Dear FBI Public Information Officer:
The FOIA allows requesters to file an administrative appeal with the agency for any information that was denied in response to a FOIA request. Can you please advise if thr FOIA request should be appealed one of the following reason(s): - the refusal to release a record, either in whole or in part - the determination that a record does not exist or cannot be found - the determination that the record you sought was not subject to the FOIA - the denial of a request for expedited processing the denial of a fee waiver request. Thank you, Gunnar Larson On Fri, Sep 6, 2024, 8:26 AM Gunnar Larson <g...@xny.io> wrote: > Dear FBI Public Information Officer: > > > > The FOIA allows requesters to file an administrative appeal with the > agency for any information that was denied in response to a FOIA request. > > > > Can you please advise if thr FOIA request should be appealed one of the > following reason(s): > > > > - the refusal to release a record, either in whole or in part > > > > - the determination that a record does not exist or cannot be found > > > > - the determination that the record you sought was not subject to the FOIA > > > > - the denial of a request for expedited processing > > the denial of a fee waiver request. > > > > Thank you, > > > > Gunnar Larson > > On Wed, Sep 4, 2024, 3:05 PM foipaquesti...@fbi.gov < > foipaquesti...@fbi.gov> wrote: > >> The FOIPA does not require federal agencies to answer inquiries, create >> records, conduct research, or draw conclusions concerning queried data. >> Rather, the FOIPA requires agencies to provide access to reasonably >> described, nonexempt records. The question posed is not a FOIPA request >> because it does not comply with the FOIPA and its regulations. >> >> >> >> Please resubmit your FOIPA request for the specific information you are >> requesting, rather than asking questions and your request will be forwarded >> to Initial Processing for review. Information regarding the Freedom of >> Information Act/Privacy is available at http://www.fbi.gov/foia/. Note: >> The foipaquesti...@fbi.gov email address is not the proper submission >> method for new FOIPA requests. >> >> >> >> You may submit your request electronically at https://efoia.fbi.gov >> (available 24 hours a day), or mail it to FBI, Attn: FOIPA Request, 200 >> Constitution Drive, Winchester, VA 22602-4843 >> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/200+Constitution+Drive,+Winchester,+VA+22602-4843?entry=gmail&source=g>. >> Please be sure to include your contact information, to include complete >> mailing address, on any correspondence. >> >> >> >> In an effort to better assist you, what is the FOIA number you received >> for your request? >> >> >> >> Respectfully, >> >> >> >> Public Information Officer >> >> FBI - Information Management Division >> >> 200 Constitution Drive >> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/200+Constitution+Drive?entry=gmail&source=g> >> >> Winchester, VA 22602 >> >> O: (540) 868-4593 >> >> E: foipaquesti...@fbi.gov >> >> >> >> Do you have further questions about the FOI/PA process? Visit us at >> http://www.fbi.gov/foia >> >> >> >> Please check the status of your request online at >> https://vault.fbi.gov/fdps-1/@@search-fdps Status updates are >> performed on a weekly basis. >> >> >> >> Note: This is a non-emergency email address. If this is an emergency, >> please call 911 directly. If you need to report a tip for immediate >> action, please contact FBI Tips at http://tips.fbi.gov/ or reach out to >> your local field office. >> >> >> >> *From:* Gunnar Larson <g...@xny.io> >> *Sent:* Tuesday, September 3, 2024 2:04 PM >> *To:* FOIPAQUESTIONS <foipaquesti...@fbi.gov> >> *Cc:* cypherpunks <cypherpunks@lists.cpunks.org> >> *Subject:* Re: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] - Fwd: Complaint Referral Form Internet >> Crime Complaint Center - New York State's Notary Verification System >> >> >> >> >> >> On Thu, Aug 22, 2024, 7:56 PM Gunnar Larson <g...@xny.io> wrote: >> >> Dear FBI Public Information Officer: >> >> >> >> The FOIA allows requesters to file an administrative appeal with the >> agency for any information that was denied in response to a FOIA request. >> >> >> >> Can you please advise if thr FOIA request should be appealed one of the >> following reason(s): >> >> >> >> - the refusal to release a record, either in whole or in part >> >> >> >> - the determination that a record does not exist or cannot be found >> >> >> >> - the determination that the record you sought was not subject to the FOIA >> >> >> >> - the denial of a request for expedited processing >> >> the denial of a fee waiver request. >> >> >> >> Thank you, >> >> >> >> Gunnar Larson >> >> >> >> On Thu, Aug 22, 2024, 2:15 PM foipaquesti...@fbi.gov < >> foipaquesti...@fbi.gov> wrote: >> >> The Record/Information Dissemination Section is not an investigative >> section of the FBI and only processes Freedom of Information/Privacy Act >> (FOIPA) requests. >> >> >> >> To report criminal activities please access the FBI’s homepage on the >> internet at http://www.fbi.gov/. Option 1-Access the ‘CONTACT US’ link >> at the top and then select the “Submit a Tip on Crime/Terrorism”. The >> direct link is: http://tips.fbi.gov/. Option 2-Access the ‘CONTACT US’ >> link at the top and then select the “Report Internet Crime” link, which >> connects to the ‘Internet Crime Complaint Center’. The direct link is: >> http://www.ic3.gov/default.aspx. >> >> >> >> You also have the option of contacting the FBI’s local field office in >> your area and their contact information is available on the FBI’s homepage >> which is listed above. >> >> >> >> Public Information Officer >> >> FBI - Information Management Division >> >> 200 Constitution Drive >> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/200+Constitution+Drive?entry=gmail&source=g> >> >> Winchester, VA 22602 >> >> O: (540) 868-4593 >> >> E: foipaquesti...@fbi.gov >> >> >> >> Do you have further questions about the FOI/PA process? Visit us at >> http://www.fbi.gov/foia >> >> >> >> Please check the status of your request online at >> https://vault.fbi.gov/fdps-1/@@search-fdps Status updates are >> performed on a weekly basis. >> >> >> >> Note: This is a non-emergency email address. If this is an emergency, >> please call 911 directly. If you need to report a tip for immediate >> action, please contact FBI Tips at http://tips.fbi.gov/ or reach out to >> your local field office. >> >> >> >> *From:* Gunnar Larson <g...@xny.io> >> *Sent:* Thursday, August 22, 2024 10:52 AM >> *To:* FOIPAQUESTIONS <foipaquesti...@fbi.gov> >> *Cc:* cypherpunks <cypherpunks@lists.cpunks.org> >> *Subject:* [EXTERNAL EMAIL] - Fwd: Complaint Referral Form Internet >> Crime Complaint Center - New York State's Notary Verification System >> >> >> >> Dear Madam or Sir: >> >> >> >> My name is Gunnar Larson and I am a co-founder at xNY.io - Bank.org. >> >> >> >> On November 3, 2022 I personally made a complaint to IC3 concerning >> forged notaries (below). >> >> >> >> The FBI has not responded to this matter. >> >> >> >> Today I would like to request all FBI records associated with this IC3 >> complaint, investigation and/or any records of entrapment associated. >> >> >> >> Sending you the very best. >> >> >> >> Thank you, >> >> >> >> Gunnar >> >> >> -- >> >> >> >> Gunnar Larson >> >> >> >> xNY.io | Bank.org >> >> >> >> MSc - Digital Currency >> >> >> >> MBA - Entrepreneurship and Innovation (ip) >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> g...@xny.io >> >> >> >> +1-917-580-8053 >> >> >> >> New York, New York 10001 >> >> ---------- Forwarded message --------- >> From: *Gunnar Larson* <g...@xny.io> >> Date: Thu, Nov 3, 2022, 7:02 AM >> Subject: Complaint Referral Form Internet Crime Complaint Center >> To: cypherpunks <cypherpunks@lists.cpunks.org> >> >> >> >> [image: Image removed by sender. IC3 logo] >> Complaint Referral Form >> Internet Crime Complaint Center >> >> *Thank you. Your complaint was submitted to the IC3. Please save or print >> a copy of your complaint before closing this window.This is the only time >> you will have to make a copy of your complaint.* >> >> Victim InformationName: Gunnar LarsonAre you reporting on behalf of a >> business? NoBusiness Name: Is the incident currently impacting business >> operations? Age: 30 - 39Address: 406 West 25th StreetAddress >> (continued): Suite/Apt./Mail Stop: 1RECity: New YorkCounty: Country: United >> States of AmericaState: New YorkZip Code/Route: 10001Phone >> Number: 6464549107Email Address: g@xny.ioBusiness IT POC, if >> applicable: Other Business POC, if applicable: Financial >> Transaction(s)Transaction Type: OtherIf other, please specify: Notary >> FraudTransaction Amount: 2400.00Transaction Date: 10/6/2022Was the money >> sent? No >> ------------------------------ >> >> Victim Bank Name: Victim Bank Address: Victim Bank Address >> (continued): Victim Bank Suite/Mail Stop: Victim Bank City: Victim Bank >> Country: Victim Bank State: Victim Bank Zip Code/Route: Victim Name on >> Account: Victim Account Number: >> ------------------------------ >> >> Recipient Bank Name: Recipient Bank Address: Recipient Bank Address >> (continued): Recipient Bank Suite/Mail Stop: Recipient Bank City: Recipient >> Bank Country: Recipient Bank State: Recipient Bank Zip >> Code/Route: Recipient Name on Account: Recipient Bank Routing >> Number: Recipient Account Number: Recipient Bank SWIFT Code: Description of >> IncidentProvide a description of the incident and how you were victimized. >> Provide information not captured elsewhere in this complaint form.Hello: I >> was hired as a contractor for a online drop shipping company. The firm sent >> packages to my home address. The shipping manager asked me to retrieve a >> package by providing a notorized authorization letter. Upon reviewing the >> authorization letter and searching New York State's notary verification >> system, it appeared the notary was forged. A copy of the letter may be >> accessed here: >> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Hqzatqez7yWs7ZZq76RBYy2zzi6NiDw9/view?usp=drivesdk >> Below, you will find the exchange with the shipping manager. On October 31 >> the firm denied payment for employment and has 'gone missing.' Given my >> personal and professional association with xNY.io - Bank.org I am concerned >> about being associated with felony notary Fraud. Furthrtmore, xNY.io - >> Bank.org is party to the Clayton Act and/or an entrapment exercise. Thank >> you Gunnar Larson 646-454-9107 Which of the following were used in this >> incident? (Check all that apply.)☑ Spoofed Email☑ Similar Domain☑ Email >> Intrusion >> >> ☐ OtherPlease specify: >> >> Other InformationIf an email was used in this incident, please provide a >> copy of the entire email including full email headers. ---------- Forwarded >> message --------- From: Dorothy Berry <dorothy.be...@dvlemail.com> Date: >> Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 2:44 PM Subject: Re: 290283 To: Gunnar Larson <g...@xny.io> >> I will coordinate with our Legal team regarding this. The authorization >> letter was given by the customer. --- Kind regards, Dorothy Berry | Manager >> Shipping Department Direct number:(475) 330-3037 DELTA VISION (DVS >> Logistics US) 45 Ruby St #3 Norwalk, CT 06850 >> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/US)+45+Ruby+St+%233+Norwalk,+CT+06850?entry=gmail&source=g> >> (888) 559 9329 Mon-Fri 09:00AM-06:00PM EST Sat-Sun Closed ---- On Fri, 07 >> Oct 2022 14:33:19 -0400 Gunnar Larson <g...@xny.io> wrote --- No. I won't >> go present an authorized letter to anyone with a fake notarized stamp on >> it. Please advise. On Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 1:48 PM Dorothy Berry < >> dorothy.be...@dvlemail.com> wrote: Did you try picking up package and >> show Authorization letter to them? --- Kind regards, Dorothy Berry | >> Manager Shipping Department Direct number:(475) 330-3037 DELTA VISION (DVS >> Logistics US) 45 Ruby St #3 Norwalk, CT 06850 >> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/US)+45+Ruby+St+%233+Norwalk,+CT+06850?entry=gmail&source=g> >> (888) 559 9329 Mon-Fri 09:00AM-06:00PM EST Sat-Sun Closed ---- On Fri, 07 >> Oct 2022 08:56:52 -0400 Gunnar Larson <g...@xny.io> wrote --- Ms. Berry: I >> am having trouble verifying the authentication of the notarized document.. >> I just left you a message. Please advise best next steps. Thank you, Gunnar >> On Thu, Oct 6, 2022, 4:33 PM Dorothy Berry <dorothy.be...@dvlemail.com> >> wrote: Good day! Please find the attached file. Thanks. --- Kind regards, >> Dorothy Berry | Manager Shipping Department Direct number:(475) 330-3037 >> DELTA VISION (DVS Logistics US) 45 Ruby St #3 Norwalk, CT 06850 >> <https://www.google.com/maps/search/US)+45+Ruby+St+%233+Norwalk,+CT+06850?entry=gmail&source=g> >> (888) 559 9329 Mon-Fri 09:00AM-06:00PM EST Sat-Sun Closed Are there any >> other witnesses or victims to this incident?Yes.If you have reported this >> incident to other law enforcement or government agencies, please provide >> the name, phone number, email, date reported, report number, etc.[No >> response provided]Check here if this an update to a previously filed >> complaint: ☐Who Filed the ComplaintWere you the victim in the incident >> described above? Yes >> >> Name: Business Name: Phone Number: Email Address: >> >> Digital Signature >> >> By digitally signing this document, I affirm that the information I >> provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I understand >> that providing false information could make me subject to fine, >> imprisonment, or both. (Title 18, U.S.Code, Section 1001) >> >> Digital Signature: Gunnar Larson >> >> Thank you. Your complaint was submitted to the IC3. Please save or print >> a copy of your complaint before closing this window. *This is the only >> time you will have to make a copy of your complaint.* >> >>
