I just got messages from this number. I thought it was too good to be true. It's the same story everyone was talking about. Christian mission in Nigeria. Asked for $1800. Thanks everyone for the heads up. I almost fell into this scam.
This is a scam - he has several real estate listings around the US but claims to be on a mission for Christ in Nigeria, so just send him the deposit and he'll mail you the keys to your new rental.
TOTAL SCAM. Out of country and wants rental deposit via Western Union before mailing out the keys and will not answer legitimate pertinent questions regarding his so called "rental listing". He's not even able to show the property BEFORE renting out.
Yep, it is a scam. Thanks guys for helping me pick him out. On emails his english is very poor. Made me suspicious so I found this. Blocked his number, reported him to the authorities. With a search of his number you can see he has numerous listings in Dc and NY. Shame. Scumbag.