IT IS A SCAM! I got the exact same email, and they told me I needed to give the first and last month's rent before I received the key. They are using houses' addresses that are for sale and trying to use them as rentals. I went to the house they said is for rent and called the Realtor on the for sale sign and she said it was all a scam.
Received number in a spam reply to a Craigslist ad:
"*The amount you will be able to afford monthly for the one you are interested in.
* You can text her back if you are interested at(605) 939-0684,She is deaf, so do not call.Text her because this email is not even her's.Her name is Barbara.`"
I suspect the same thing a scam for sure. They were trying to get me to give up my address to send me an application for an apartment. When I asked if they could give me a physical address and or contact person that I could talk to and be able to see the apartment they suddenly stopped texting me.
I hate these type of people, I'm an African American and I feel really bad for the Nigerians because these people are giving them a bad reputation.
Its very interesting that you would post this, we are in contact with the same person and recieved the same email as well. However when we asked for an address on the property they did provide us with one. My spouse and I are African american as well. How long ago where you contacted about the property? We were contacted a couple of days ago, and have beein in contact with Barbara for mosst of this morning 3/21 and so far nothing seems to be suspicious. We were even informed about a realtor and will be able to see the place today.