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 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 FOIPAQUESTIONS@FBI.GOV < FOIPAQUESTIONS@fbi.gov> wrote:

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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 foipaquestions@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: foipaquestions@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 *Sent:* Tuesday, September 3, 2024 2:04 PM *To:* FOIPAQUESTIONS *Cc:* cypherpunks *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 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 FOIPAQUESTIONS@FBI.GOV < FOIPAQUESTIONS@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: foipaquestions@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 *Sent:* Thursday, August 22, 2024 10:52 AM *To:* FOIPAQUESTIONS *Cc:* cypherpunks *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* Date: Thu, Nov 3, 2022, 7:02 AM Subject: Complaint Referral Form Internet Crime Complaint Center To: cypherpunks

[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=d... 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 Date: Fri, Oct 7, 2022, 2:44 PM Subject: Re: 290283 To: Gunnar Larson 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 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.berry@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 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 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

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