Port of Seattle phishing emails
| Tracking # |
23-677 |
| Submitted | July 24, 2023 |
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From: Kevin Wallace
To Whom It May Concern:
On April 7, 2023, the Seattle Times reported "Port of Seattle nearly lost $570K to phishing emails, prompting audit" (https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/port-of-seattle-nearly-lost-570k-to-phishing-emails-prompting-audit/).
Pursuant to the Washington Public Records Act, I hereby request copies of the phishing emails, both as originally received and as forwarded to the Port's accounts payable department.
The requested documents will be made available to the general public, and this request is not being made for commercial purposes.
In the event that there are fees, I would be grateful if you would inform me of the total charges in advance of fulfilling my request. I would prefer the request filled electronically, by e-mail attachment if available or CD-ROM if not.
Thank you in advance for your anticipated cooperation in this matter. I look forward to receiving your response to this request within 5 business days, as the statute requires.
Sincerely,
Kevin Wallace
From: Port of Seattle
Port of Seattle
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From: Port of Seattle
Port of Seattle
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A message was sent to you regarding record request #23-677:
Good morning,
This is to acknowledge your request for records. Our office is reviewing the request and, pursuant to Chapter 42.56 RCW, we will update you on or before August 24, 2023, as it pertains to the first installment of records for your request.
The Port is processing a very high volume of public records requests at this time. Please be advised that the Port’s estimate for a response to your request is based in part upon the volume and nature of other requests the Port is already processing and due to more limited staff availability. Thank you for your patience.
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From: Port of Seattle
Port of Seattle
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Documents have been released for record request #23-677 along with the following message:
Good afternoon Mr. Wallace,
The attached documents are responsive to your request. The 1st set of emails are for Seattle Park Foundation. The fraudulent email begins on 10/4/2021 at 9:37AM. The 2nd set of email are for Urban League. The fraudulent email begins on 12/06 when Latonya Stucky replies. Latonya’s email is not fraudulent. But the address for the three Urban League employees that are copied are fraudulent domain names.
These documents and/or information are provided to you in accordance with the Public Records Act (Chapter 42.56 RCW). By making Port of Seattle documents available to you, the Port is not responsible for your use of the information nor for any claims or liabilities that may result from your use or further dissemination. The Port of Seattle has now completed its response to your request and your request will be closed. Please let us know if we can assist you any further.
* Emails-Redacted.pdf
* ~Exemption Log.pdf
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From: Port of Seattle
Port of Seattle
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Record request #23-677 has been closed. The closure reason supplied was:
Fulfilled
We released all of the requested documents.
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