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So I have been sort of idly looking at listings for apartments lately. I am not quite ready to move out, but I'm curious about what's out there. I found a listing in Craigslist for a furnished apartment in Boston for $750/month. Sounded way too good to be true, and I'm not interested in a furnished apartment anyway, but I sent an email of inquiry.

Here's what I got back (personal info redacted altho I'm thinking it's probably not necessary):

Thanks for your email and it is my gladness to hearing from you.My name is Rev xxx xxxxx the owner of the house you are making enquiry of...Actually I resided in the house with my family,such as my wife and my only daugther before and presently we had packed due to my transfer from my working place and now situated in united states and presently my house is still available for rent including the utilities like hydro/heat drywasher and security and bills,Everything in the flat is well fully furnised.

Moreso Now,I went for a crusade in West Africa and i will like you to get in touch with my wife in united states for more discussion as She is with the keys and the document to the flat.Pls i want you to note that,I am a kind and honest man and also i spent alot on my property that i want to give you for rent,so i will solicit for your absolute mentenance of this house and want you to treat it as your own,is that taken,it is not the money the main problem but want you to keep it tidy all the time so that i will be glad to see it neat when i came for a check up.i do that once in a while.I also want you to let me have trust in you as I always stand on my word.

Send my wife XXX an Immediate message, on (XXXXXX@gmail.com ) and she will attends to you better on how to proceed Thanks and you are welcome

Regards
Rev XXX XXXXX

I am not certain what kind of scam it is, but I'm betting round one involves getting my information for a "credit check"...