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
Faruque (not verified)
Financial Help
Wed, 2017/08/23 - 06:54Dear Sir,
I am writing this mail to you with tears and sorrow from my heart. I have a special reason why I have decided to contact you, is due to the urgency of my situation. I'm a Bangladeshi. You know Bangladesh is a third world country. Still 40% of its population live under poverty line and unfortunately my position is here. I'm a simple government service holder.There are six members in my family. The month end salary amounting of US $565.00 from my job is the only source of income of my family. I'm not in the position to bear my family expenses. I've two school going daughters. One is in grade 10 and the other is in grade 6. I can't meet their tuition and boarding fees. Besides, I took a loan of US$70,000.00 against mortgage of my house @ 5% per annum interest and invested in a restaurant business for the good of my family. But unfortunately, I have run a heavy losses in my venture. A few days back I sent an intense message to my friends describing my present situation. My confidence was that some ones would come forward, but all of my efforts ended in smoke. Now knowing you as a great friend of poor community I'm approaching you as a last resort and out of utter helplessness to render me immediate succor. My appeal might surprise you as it has always been against my principle in life. But life is more real and important than a principle. Your kind support to a poor family is deeply appreciated. If you have questions, concerns or just want more details, please contact me on [deleted].
Sincerely,
Faruque [deleted].
Gurunath Inamdar (not verified)
request for financial help for poor children's education
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nadeem (not verified)
help for perform umrah
Sun, 2017/11/05 - 11:55respected sir
can you please help for this .
Russell Van (not verified)
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aamir mehmood (not verified)
poor people help
Wed, 2018/01/17 - 14:55sir i not understand english. sir i live in pakistan one house in my steert very very poor in 4 sister only and here monther father is death please help for family please please
Muhammad nazir ... (not verified)
Assalamualaikum wrt wbt.
Tue, 2018/03/20 - 04:59Assalamualaikum wrt wbt. Saya Muhammad Nazir bin Abdul Ghani, ingin memohon bantuan dana pendidikan pengajian di luar negara. Sejajar dengan itu dilampirkan surat permohonan dan dokumen yang berkenaan dengan pengajian saya. Mohon jasa baik dari pihak tuan untuk mempertimbangkan pemohonan ini.
Sekian, terima kasih.
JAHIRUDDIN MOLLA (not verified)
help the poor children in india
Thu, 2018/05/10 - 03:38As-Salaam-Alaikum,
l am 37 year a normal self emploed indian people. I want to help our poor children in my district west bengal in india. I am very sad to see our country children. I personally help them but I have not enough money to help many other children.So please sir help some money for help them.
My contact - +91[deleted],email [deleted]@gmail.com
I HOPE YOU HEALP ME.
As-Salaam-Alaikum
Trevor Cohen (not verified)
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Loan
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Assalam alaikum
osma (not verified)
LOAN OFFER AT LOW INTEREST RATE APPLY NOW
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