CraigsList scam - beware

[George P.]

I have had similar scenarios when selling household items, but the scammers seem to have expanded the area - I was contacted by someone who tries to pull the old CL scam on me. Below is his/her email - landlords beware. (sender [email protected] John Lee)
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Email #1: hello, i would like to know if the property is still available for renting from.johnleechi

Email #2: Hello,With regards to the property I am inquiring about, I will like to get some more details about it, I am currently in Malaysia and am Relocating to USA to check out the best place to setup a new office for the company i work for ( AIA Insurance Bhd malaysia) Menara AIA Head Office, Menara AIA, 99 Jalan Ampang, 50450, Kuala Lumpur,Malaysia ), as we are about to open a new office in the state, so due to my non presence to inspect the Property, I will like you to provide me the following  details, I need full details including address of the property and pictures if available for the place. Monthly rentals/security deposits. If utilities is added to monthly rent. When the property would be available. Mail me how much is due at lease signing.I await your response soon.thanks

Email #3: Hello, Thanks for the details on the Property, I am satisfied and will like to go ahead with the renting process, I will like you to go ahead and reserve the property for me.So I will be needing the following information's so that the check payment for $4500 can be processed and posted to you soon.Name:............