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419 scam - Islamic funding offer, Sultan of Brunei
The following example of an email offering funding for Islamic causes in the name of the Sultan of Brinei (one of the richest men in the world) is a scam. It has no connection to the Brunei royal family. It was sent through Gmail, a free webmailer and uses netkad.com.bn email accounts for replies. This is a free webmailer in Brunei which can be used from anywhere worldwide.
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419 scam - Islamic funding offer, Sultan of Brunei
Name His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah
Location Brunei Darussalam
Brunei Government
Information Department
Photo Gallery www.brunei.gov.bn
www.information.gov.bn
www.infofoto.org.bn
Subject Offer of funding to propagate message of Islam
Greetings in the name of ALLAH - the Most Beneficent - the Most Merciful.
Ref: Offer of funding to propagate the message of Islam
Attention: Dear brothers in Islam,
Based on the impressive information gathered about your organization I have therefore selected you or your organization 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 propagating the message of Islam in any way you can,example;giving out free Quran and Hijab even to non-Muslims.This is the work of ALLAH which we Muslims are called as revealed to his holliness prophet Muhammad(peace be unto his name).
Please indicate your interest in receiving the fund and using same judiciously then my international fund managers will contact you shortly with amount.I am still deciding on the amount you will receive but be informed when you receive the money you can utilize the money as an individual if you believe you can personally make an impact yourself with the fund;all I want is 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.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
www.brunei.gov.bn
www.information.gov.bn
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Date: Wed, 6 Jun 2007 19:30:49 +0200
From: "His Majesty Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu'izzaddin Waddaulah"
<sultan@netkad.com.bn>
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To: foundation@netkad.com.bn
Subject: Funding to propagate message of Islam
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