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
Sheikh Mahdie A... (not verified)
sponsorship of an article defending terrorism in Uganda.
Thu, 2012/12/20 - 03:33assalama alaikum.
Am writing requesting funds to write articles defending Islam, while am based in Uganda. I did my studies. HSC in Pakistan, B.A in saudi Arabia, Postgraduate Diploma in Education at Makerere University Kampala uganda, and Masters Degree in London UK. Due to my knowledge and exposure about Islam i have been intetested in writing an article adefending Islam but all in failure due to lack of funds. i have come to find this information on your website while interested.
Hoping to hearing from u very soon.
Mahdie siwatu
SYED MUHAMMAD Z... (not verified)
Sultan Of Brunei
Mon, 2013/02/11 - 23:12Dear, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah"
Greetings in the name of Allah, the most beneficent,the most merciful.
APPLICATION FOR POST OF ANY SUITABLE JOB OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Respected Sir,
I have come to know through reliable sources that you are granting financial aid to needy person for their welfare etc. I am belonging to a poor family and wish to improve my family financially and socially, which could only be achieved if I have got a chance to serve abroad. But I have no sources and money to peruse my aim of life.
It is therefore humbly requested help me please and make necessary arrangements for my request and I will pay you back all expenses to be spent upon my task on arrival of your native country. I hope you will not despite me as it is my last ambush of life.
Your’s Faithfully
Mr. Syed Muhammad Zahir Shah
00923455278940
Mahani (not verified)
This email can trust or not???
Tue, 2013/02/12 - 20:45Assalammualaikum i just received this email in the details below. This email can trust or not?? Now i am doing a lot of program for community especially in halal. Please reply my email. TQ.
Subject: Good Work
From: "Default"
Date: Wed, February 13, 2013 4:10 am
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
Assalam'alaikum,
You have been selected to receive funding from the Sultan Haji
Foundation-Brunei. This is in obedience to the commandment of ALLAH to give
zakat;Qur'an 9:60. Once you receive the money you are to use the money for
the purpose of charity, EXAMPLE; giving out free Quran and Hijab, provision
of good pipe borne water even to non-Muslims. Please indicate your interest
in receiving the fund then my international fund managers will contact you
shortly with amount. Your response should be sent to the attention of my
secretary Imaam. Zabir Bavitu Haji. Email: bruneifoundation1@muslim.com
Best regards,
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah
(King of Brunei)
Lapangan Terbang Lama
Berakas BB1010,
Brunei Darussalam
www.infofoto.gov.bn
Anonymous (not verified)
I also got this same email.
Wed, 2013/02/13 - 20:13I also got this same email. it exactly 100% same. Must be a SPAM. I feel a little bit suspicious in this email...
md fashiur rahman (not verified)
needing monetary help
Fri, 2013/03/01 - 08:36His Excellency the Sultan, assalamu-alaikum, again i am looking forward to your adjudicataion, sir may i draw your kind attention again, really i am in acute crisis after taking a loan of thirty lacs from Trust bank i invested in share market. unfortunately market goes down so much that it incur huge loss. as such if your good gesture can help me by 50000 us $ i could recover myself from this crisis. Excellency i can assure that i shall try to repay all the money back to you. here is my bank address, Md Fashiur Rahman, savings account no 0011134166787 Sonali Bank, Dhaka cantonment corporate branch, Dhaka, Bangladesh. With regards Fashiur
Anonymous Haji ... (not verified)
Health Care Donate
Sun, 2013/03/17 - 03:48Dear Sultan Haji Hassanah Bolkiah of Brunei Foundation for Islam
As you know that in my Indonesia country to many people living in remote area there are no medical facility.
Indonesia is big country possess thirteen thousand island, with an area of 1,910,931 square kilometers, with a population of a 257,516,167 inhabitants.
To provide health services to the population, experience the constrains due the amount of unbalanced doctor.
I would like to paint the donation to the Minister of health in mind apply the system of examination of patients using internet network, using skype and bluetooth medical instrument which i think is quite adequate and not too expensive.
We wish Dr can perform examination by video conference.
To get an idea on the funds of our country is not the easy thing.
With joy I wish that you were moved to help me,to build a pilot which we will install in eastern Indonesia.
The devices that we need is as follows:
2 (two) pcs personal computer / Laptop.
2 (two) pcs web camera.
2 (two) pcs modem internet
2 (two) pcs Printer
1 (one) pce Bluetooth Stethoscope
1 (one) pce Bloutooth Blood Pressure Gauges
1 (one) pce Wireless Fetal Doppler equipment
1 (one) Wireless ECG equipment
1 (one) Wireless Smart Gluco Meter
1 (one) Wireless Blood Analysis equipment.
With pleasure when the Sultan can help us,give the above equipment.
If the host wants to help with the money than approximately 25,000.00 $us.
God willing all the spending and result will we pass on to the Tuan.
Great expectation tuan can help us,take a wait befor we say a lot of thanks.
Best Regard
Haji Sugiarto
Mobile +62816857601
Nur Ickwannudin (not verified)
Help Required
Mon, 2013/03/18 - 05:18His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah.
Assalamu'alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
Honorable Sir,
I'm a student of Islamic Boarding School at Indonesia. I need your help for my lovely family. Because of my father death, my family cannot do anything to help my studies fee. My family was poor because of my mother has no job. Then, I believe that your kindness to give me a financial help will help me to continue my studies. I wish that I can continue my studies at Brunei Darussalam. I want to study more and more to improve my knowledge so I can help my Muslim brothers and sister.
With all your wisdom I hope that you can help me. please contact me at eldwindakirana@gmail.com
Barakallahu fiikum wa ahlikum.
Wassalamu'alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh
Nur Ickwannudin (not verified)
Financial Help
Mon, 2013/03/18 - 05:31Assalamu'alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah,
I'm a Student of Islamic Boarding School at Tangerang, Indonesia. I need your help to give me some financial help to continue my studies. Because of my father death, my family was poor and my mother has no job to help me to continue my studies. Then, with all your kindness to give financial help will help me to continue my studies and I want to continue my studies at Brunei Darussalam that should improve my knowledge so I can help my Muslim Brothers and Sisters in my village. With all your wisdom to give me some financial help I wish that will be repaid by Allah Subhanahu Wa Ta'ala. Please contact me at eldwindakirana@gmail.com
Thanks for your attention.
Wassalamu'alaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh.
md fashiur rahman (not verified)
donation
Wed, 2013/03/20 - 11:30His Excellency the Sultan, assalamu-alaikum, sir may i draw your kind attention again, really i am in acute crisis after taking a loan of thirty lacs from Trust bank i invested in share market. unfortunately market goes down so much that it incur huge loss. as such if your good gesture can help me by 50000 us $ i could recover myself from this crisis. Excellency i can assure that i shall try to repay all the money back to you for others help. here is my bank address, Md Fashiur Rahman, savings account no 0011134166787 Sonali Bank,swift code BSONBDDHACNT, Dhaka cantonment corporate branch, Dhaka, Bangladesh. With regards Fashiur
lucky zulkifli (not verified)
HELP NEED URGENTLY from Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah
Tue, 2013/04/02 - 04:02Ass Wr.Wb.
His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah
apologize in advance, I am a senior architect who lived and was born in Indonesia and already has one wife and 4 children who are all in great need for living and educational costs. till today I am still trying to work in Brunei who have been my choice for the work future.
I'd love to build a glorious sovereign country, because your country is beautiful Islamic countries.
through web.This I hope to help the noble sultan presumably can provide the opportunity to work in the country anda.sebagai consideration:
I’ m interesting to your plan company, to be come the Managerial or The Senior Architect/Interior design program in your company. project
I have experience in this position as:
• Architectural Design , Interior Design and Product
• Construction Management
• Project Management
• Urban Planning
• Tourism Development
• Design Coordination
• Site Operations
• Supervision & Coordination
• Contractor Management
• Team Management
Managing team and all design and I would to apply my application with Biodata fr your consideration, and I ready to occupy for proposed position For this professional
I expect once adequate income as an expert Architect
I hope to cooperation in your program for make all safety and would you
please reply to direct : Ir. Lucky Zulkifli, Kompleks Perumahan Kehutanan Rasamala No. 73 Ciomas.16610.Bogor, Jawa Barat Indonesia,Phone: Hp No:085319794896. Email ; okeezvita114@yahoo.com
I say this with the hope I can pray to Alloh SWT. Almighty in peace, and may his Majesty Sultan and your Family always in Alloh SWT Protection
Thanks for your kindness
Sincerely
Wass.Wr.Wb
IR. LUCKY ZULKIFLI MA'MUN
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