If it is too good to be true, it probably is. I almost got scammed too. See email below:
Hello,
We are very pleased you wrote back regarding our home at 9 Buttonwood Drive, Piscataway NJ 08854;I also had other people writing me requesting that they rent my property less than a year which I do not support. I want anyone renting my house to at least rent for a year or more. We have also made it known to anyone renting our home that our objectives are making sure that the house is kept clean and neat at all times which you just assured me of and im glad to hear that too.. Utilities include Electricity, water, gas while appliances includes refrigerator, Stove, microwave, dishwasher, Washer/Dryer, Garbage etc.... I initially wrote you that we had plans of selling our house but had a change in mind to lease it out since we will not be staying more than 5 years.
I really know God has lead me to a wonderful family like yours, as we were planning on selling our home initially thinking no one can take care of our home when we are gone but with the help of my wife, we are able to think properly before selling our home and found out renting it would be the best option for us as we plan on coming back to our lovely home. You have also said a lot that pleases us and we have also seen how wonderful you and your family can be when you move into our home. My concerns has been solved by you and we believe that all you said should be done the right way in ensuring that we trust you of becoming our tenant. We also plan on making our tenant family friends when they move in.
If all arrangement goes well, we will have the entrance keys and other relevant document in a hard copy paper shipped to your present home address for you to move in at your convenient date. Our beautiful home needs no amendment ,all you have to do is bring in your belongings and maintain the utilities. We also have Internet cable in our home as we speak, and will like you to take absolute care of our house when you move in. As soon as you get back to me I will be attaching a rental application form for you to fill and get back to us with your information so that we can know you better.