I too received communication via txt message from this number in response to an ad that i posted on craigslist. They insisted that i use PAYPAL. Based on this blog and the very similar communications i got from them, I have no question THIS IS A SCAMMER!!!!
I have cars for sale on Craigslist and so do some friends. All received text message from this number wanting to buy car as a surprise for her dad...etc...etc....it is a scam!
Live in a suburb of Dallas, received a text from this number inquiring on a Harley I had on Craigslist. When I gave price and said cash only. Did not receive a response. Checked phone number in reverse lookup on whitepages.com and it's a phone number in Connecticut. This is definately a scam. Avoid any calls or texts from this number.