---------- Forwarded message --------- From: Gunnar Larson <g@xny.io> Date: Fri, Nov 1, 2024, 6:40 PM Subject: Fwd: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] - Fwd: Complaint Referral Form Internet Crime Complaint Center - New York State's Notary Verification System To: Kevin <Hammerman208@aol.com> Cc: <tseahawks208@aol.com> Hey Dad: This weekend, two years ago I was victim to a financial crime. This was an attempted setup by competitors. The FBI has yet to really share any details with me (below). However, if I had fallen for the "forged notary" scam, I could have had to defend myself in court. See the FBI replying today (below), with Letitia James in CC, the esteemed New York Attorney General. According to NationalNotary.org: Forging Notary seals is a serious crime that warrants an “enhanced” prison sentence, according to a federal appeals court ruling issued last week. In upholding the 10-year prison sentence of a Glendale man who pled guilty to helping orchestrate a $5.4 million mortgage fraud scheme, the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that a Notary seal is an “authentication feature” used to determine if a “document is counterfeit, altered, or otherwise falsified.” As such, it qualifies as a sentencing enhancement under federal guidelines. Henrik Sardariani was given a substantially longer sentence than his co-conspirators because he admitted to creating bogus property records that included “forged and fraudulent signatures and seals of Notaries,” according to a statement from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Central District of California. One co-conspirator was given a 6½-year sentence, and another was sentenced to four years in prison. Sardariani appealed his sentence, arguing that authentication features only apply to identification documents issued by government agencies. As such, a Notary seal was not an authentication feature. However, the court noted that seals are used to authenticate signatures, which federal law considers a means of identification. And Sardariani used the forged seals and Notary signatures to trick county recorders' offices into believing the fake documents were genuine. ( https://www.nationalnotary.org/notary-bulletin/blog/2014/06/forged-notary-se... ) Dad, my next message to you will further a matter in Idaho brought to my attention. Love, Gunnar ---------- Forwarded message --------- From: FOIPAQUESTIONS@FBI.GOV <FOIPAQUESTIONS@fbi.gov> Date: Fri, Nov 1, 2024, 1:24 PM Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL EMAIL] - Fwd: Complaint Referral Form Internet Crime Complaint Center - New York State's Notary Verification System To: Gunnar Larson <g@xny.io> Cc: cypherpunks <cypherpunks@lists.cpunks.org>, letitia.james@ag.ny.gov < letitia.james@ag.ny.gov> The Record/Information Dissemination Section only handles Freedom of Information/Privacy Act (FOIPA) requests. 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 questions posed in the reference letter are not FOIPA requests because they do not comply with the FOIPA and its regulations. We are not able to provide status updates on IC3 submissions. 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 <g@xny.io> *Sent:* Friday, November 1, 2024 1:12 PM *To:* FOIPAQUESTIONS <FOIPAQUESTIONS@FBI.GOV> *Cc:* cypherpunks <cypherpunks@lists.cpunks.org>; letitia.james@ag.ny.gov *Subject:* Re: [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> 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 <dorothy.berry@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.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 <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.berry@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.*