need help... it happens that I found this thread a little too late... I apologize for my ignorance but I'm in a state of distress now because I'm falling for this exact scam.
after a series of emails and calls, I had negotiated a deal with him. I sent him a lot of private information and copied documents (drivers license and birth certificate). There was even a "bank" I talked to. It was the Hong Leong Bank in Malaysia. The email the bank was using was
info@hlbbb-my.com and their number is +60-1-6643-1527. I have not sent them any money... As a student with loans, I wouldn't be able anyway.
He basically offered to split it 30% for me and 70% for him. I initially thought it was a potential scam but he seemed convincing when he said I did not need to send him any money. He showed me some documents that seemed legit. At this point the bank has to "confirm" my information before I have to open a foreign account with the "bank". The funds would be transferred to my account and then I can potentially wire it to my bank account here in the states.
Sorry, I'm a bit disoriented because of my stupidity. I apologize for my ignorance. I'm mostly concerned for the private information I have sent out to the "bank"... what can they do with that information? Is there anything I can do at this point?