This scam preys on emotions of Muslims, asking them to donate to a foundation headed by Sultan Hassan Bolkiah, Sultan of Brunei.
Of course, a foundation by the name "Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Foundation" does exist. However, it would not need to ask for money (Brunei and the Sultan are oil rich), nor will it do so via an obscure email.
Here is the text of the mail:
Date: Thu, 19 Jul 2007 05:58:13 +0800 (BNT)
Subject: Stand up for Islam
From: "Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah" <sultan@netkad.com.bn>
To: foundation@netkad.com.bnGreetings in the name of Allah, the most beneficent,the most merciful.
Dear friend in Islam,
In todays world where Islam is being linked to terrorism we muslims have a duty to defend our good religion thereby exonerating ourselves from the negative image being created by western media against our faith. No one else but we muslims can do this for ourselves. Age or gender is not a barrier you can always make an impact no matter who you are.
The sultan of Brunei is currently funding muslims willing to take up a role for the propagation of the good message of Islam. This is the work of ALLAH which we Muslims are called as revealed to his holliness prophet Muhammad(peace be unto his name). We must not continue allowing the western media determine the image of Islam to the whole world.
If you are willing to stand up for our faith please indicate your interest and also a pledge to use any money received judiciously. Then will my international fund managers contact you to raise you a bank draft/cheque. Since this is also a way of paying my zakat(Qur'an 9:60) I am still deciding on the amount you will receive but be informed when you receive the money you use it for the propagation of the good message of Islam for example in radio talk shows , TV , print , internet or any medium prefarable to you like charity works.If you are not in position to undertake this responsibility you may simply pass on any money received to any good muslim within your community who you feel can undertake this project, all I want is good results no matter how money spent.
Your response and any gratitude should be sent to the Sultan Haji Foundation at email: foundation@netkad.com.bn to the attention of my secretary Mr.Yang Mulia Awang Haji or to Mr.J. H.Bin Lunchai. Note that message sent otherwise will not get a reply.
At your leisure you may also view my photo gallery and others by going to website www.infofoto.org.bn
Best regards,
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah
(King of Brunei)
Lapangan Terbang Lama
Berakas BB1010,
Brunei Darussalam
Photo Gallery www.infofoto.org.bn
Comments
Abdkareem Muha... (not verified)
FINANCIAL HELP
Thu, 2011/01/06 - 05:18SALLAM ALAYKUM WARAHMATULLAHI WABARAKAATUHU,
MR.YANG MULIA AWANG HAJI,
SIR, I HAVE TWO IMPORTANT ISSUES TO TALK ABOUT,ALLOW ME PLEASE.
I'M RESIDING IN SPAIN WITH MY FAMILY(WIFE AND CHILGREN)I'M THE ORIGINATOR OF "PEACE,A DIVINE RIGHT" UNDER THE CANOPY OF ISLAM, TO SHOW THE SPANISH PEOPLE THE PEACEFUL TEACHINGS OF ISLAM,WHOSE(SPANINH) THE LARGEST NUMBER OF THE POPULATION DONT KNOW GOD NOR BELIEVE IN HIS EXISTENCE.
SECONDLY,ACCORIND TO ISLAMIC TEACHINGS(QUR'AN AND HADITH)THE PROPAGATION OF THE RELIGION STARTS FROM HOME.THAT IS ONE MUST START PROPATION RIGHT FROM HIS HOUSEHOLD.MY WIFE IS A CHRISTIAN,WILLING TO ACCPT ISLAM BUT THE HEAVY FORCE FROM HER FAMILY WILL NOT ALLOW HER,COUPLE WITH MY JOBLESSNESS DUE TO THE ECONOMY SITUATION IN SPAIN, AS A RESULT OF GLOBAL CRISIS.I'VE NOT WORK FOR TWO YEARS NOW,AT TIMES EATING IS DIFFICULT,NOT TO TALK OF PAYING RENT,CHILDREN FEES ETC.
SIR, I WANT AN HELP OF €900,000.00 TO START A BUSINESS TO SUSTAIN MY FAMILY,THIS WILL ALSO SERVE AS DARS TO MY WIFE.
MY ADDRESS;
PLAÇA DEL CASTANYERS,
BLOQUE 1,GALERIA 2,PUERTA 16,
CAN DEU 08207,
SABADELL,
BARCELONA,
SPAIN.
ALLAHUMA HIHDINA SIRAATAL MUSTAQUEENA
WASSALAM
christiana johson (not verified)
My names are mrs.christiana
Sun, 2011/01/09 - 22:08My names are mrs.christiana johson.I am a single parents.I needed an urgent loan for business and clearing of debts.I met a reverend who directed me to Floras loan firm who granted me £50,000 without stress.Since then i have decided to publish them all over for those who require loan to see.I have been scammed not ut i met them my story changed you can contact them via florasloanfirm@gmail.com
MALIK AHMED NAWAZ (not verified)
do finance for hospital in the rural area of punjab PAKISTAN
Thu, 2011/01/20 - 11:45SULTAN HAJI HASSANUL BOLKIAH. SIR THIS IS TO INFORM YOU THAT WE ARE ESTABLISHING THE HOSPITAL IN TEH.KEROR PACCA DISTT.LODHRAN PUNJAB PAKISTAN.THIS AREA IS VERY BACKWARD AND THERE IS NO HOSPITAL IN THIS AREA SO PLEASE GIVE SPECIAL ATTENTION ON THIS REQUEST AND DONATE APROX 5 TO 6 MILLION DOLLARS. IT WILL BE A GREAT ACHIEVEMENT FOR THE BETTERMENT OF POOR MUSLIMS THANKS MALIK AHMED NAWAZ
Anonymous (not verified)
I am Asking question by name of Alah/God/ mercifu
Sat, 2011/01/22 - 10:22Your Excellency Haji Hassanul Bolkiah of Brunei:
My name is Daniel Teferra,Ethiopian,married,with two childrens.I am Christian.My country was respected & accepted Prophet Mohammed followers & gave shelters to followers.I respect & accepting muslim reliegion deeply because, God/Alah is creature of the world & mankind at all.His kindness raising,lighting you and your country,May be it seems fun to spare your time but by power of God/Alah. I am inforced by God into my dream to ask you to lend ,me One hundred thousand dollar to expand my small business.I hope by name of God mercifu you will fulfill my dream,seyidna kedir will show you.
By name of God,
Daniel Teferra
Nadeem (not verified)
help
Wed, 2011/01/26 - 01:39i need urgent help to clear my loans and need help to establish a business to earn hilal money for my kids and to help others also.i need 1000000.00( one million usd).if some one believe that ALLAH has promised that who will fullfill the needs of a muslim brother ALLAH will fullfil his needs.he can come farward
FAISAL ALI (not verified)
please do help
Wed, 2011/01/26 - 13:06hello sir ,I SAW YOUR DOCUMENTARY ON GEO TV I NEED YOUR HELP I M THE FAISAL ALI MUSLIM SUNI AGE 23 YEARS IN PAKISTAN KARACHI THERE WAS A BOMB BLAST IN KARACHI THAT WAY I LOST MY LEFT EYE IS TOTALLY LOST AND RIGHT EYE IS RETINALDETACHMENT I NEED SOME MONEY FOR MY EYE ORATION I BELONG TO A VERY POOR FAMILY AND I M THE ONLY PERSON WHO SPORT THE FAMILY MY CONTACT NO IS 00923212771787 PLEASE PLEASE DO DO REPLY ME ,GOD GIVE YOU SO MANY THINGS PLEASE DO SOME THINGS FOR US
Shahzad (not verified)
Job
Thu, 2011/01/27 - 06:17Hello....i would like to find a job in Brunei...Please help me......
shahnaz begum (not verified)
NEED SUPPORTS REGARDING MY HOPELESS LIFE
Thu, 2011/02/10 - 09:55SIR,HAJI SULTAN HASSANUL BOLKIAH
ASSALAMALAIKUM,
I HAVE MADE SEVERAL REQUESTS THROUGH MAILS,MY LAST MAIL WAS ON 27DECEMBER2010.I AM STILL AVAITING ASINGLE RESPONSE I HAVE MENTIONED ALL MY PROBLEMS THROUGHLY IN MY PREVIOUS MAILS. STILL I AM REMINDING YOU HOPEFULLY IT WOULD BE LAST.
SIR I AM ONLY GIRL CHILD OF MY PARENTS,I STILL UNMARRIED CROSSING 40 YRS.I DONOT WANT TO MARRYAS MY PARENTS ARE VERY OLD ILL&WEAK.SO I HAVE TO TAKE CARE.THERE IS NO SOURCE OF INCOME AS I AM NOT EDUCATIONALLY QUALIFIED(THIS MAIL IS BEING TRANSLATED BY MY NEIGHBOUR)SO, UNEMPLOYED,IDOSOME INCIME&TO SURVIVE.
AS I ALREADY MENTIONED THAT MY PARENTS ARE WEAK&OLD,MY MOTHER HAS TO UNDERGO AN OPERATION FOR HER BOTH EYES.THEY ALSO NEED CRITICAL DRUGS FOR SURVIVAL I AM ALMOST HELPLESS THIS TIME,AS BECAUSE OF RECESSION THE COST OF EVERYTHINGRISES ALMOST DOUBLE IN LAST 6 MONTHS.LIFE BECOME VERY EXPENSIVE.WE ARE IN DEBT IN ALL OVER.THERE IS ONLY&ONLY HOPE FROM ALLAH.WE PRAY HIM TO SEND SOME HELP&HELPERS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
MAY ALLAH CHOOSE YOU PEOPLE FOR MY HELPERS WITH HIS GRACE&MERCY.
PLEASE KEEP MY PROBLEMS IN YOUR MIND.
ALLAH WILL REWARD YOU WITH AZE-E-AZEEM,INSHSHALLAH WE WILL REMEMBER IN OUR DUA(PRAY)
ALLAH HAFIZ
YOURS FAITHFULLY
SHAHNAZ BEGUM
A/C 254010100040761
ADDRESS-3386 JANGI KUAN AJMERI GATE DELHI 110006(INDIA)
shahnaz begum (not verified)
need support regarding my hopeless life
Fri, 2011/02/11 - 02:54sir,haji hassanul bolkiah
assalamalaikum
i have made several request through mails,my last mail was on 27 december 2010. i am still awaiting a single response.i have mentioned all my problems throughly in my previous mails.still i am remindind you,hopefully it would be last.
sir iam only girl child of my parents, i am still unmarried ,crossing 40 years.i do not want to marry as my parents are very old,ill &weak so, i have to take care.there is no source of income as i am not educationally qualified(this mail is being translated by my neighbour)so,unemployed,i do some domestic work for for some income&to survive.
as i already mentioned that my parents are waek&old,my mother has to undergo an operation for her both eyes.they also need critical drugsfor survival.i am almost helpless this time,as because of recession,the cost of everything rises almost double in last 6 months.
life becomes very expensive we are in debt alover.there is only & only hope from allah.we pray him to send some help&helpers as soon as possible.
may allah choose you people for my helpers wiyh his grace & mercy
please keep my problems in your mind.
allah will reward you with azr-e-azeem,inshahallah we will remember in our dua(pray)
allah hafiz
yours faithfully
shahnaz begum
mobile_91-9312417975
address_3386 jangi kuan ajmeri gate delhi 110006(india)
account no.254010100040761 axis bank(chandni chowk)delhi 110006 (india)
Hari Bawono (not verified)
Please,Help Us
Sun, 2011/02/13 - 09:01MUSLIM CHILD FOUNDATION
Address Jalan P. Sudirman No.61A P.O.Box 111 Pati 59112 – Indonesia
Phone: +62291.3379913 / +6281326631141 e-mail : mchild111@gmail.com
Bank B N I Account Number : 016.202.7700
___________________________________________________________________
Assalam Wr. Wb.
Dear His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzadin Waddaulah
For information we haveThe Muslim Child Foundation of since begin at 2007
We have been at Pati City. There is a small City in Central Java of Indonesia,
We have the destination (INSYA ALLAH) in the world this :
1. The Orphaned Child Education Building
2. The Education and Training For to Ready to Working
Hereby we have a need the helping of the fund for the operation.
Would you please give us your little donation for to live the our foundation.
Thank you.
Wassalam.
Hari Bawono
(Coordinator)
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