Also doing so in the Newport, RI area. I just received the email back after inquiring about a house for rent in Newport. I had no idea he was a sleezeball until I googled him. Thank goodness I did before replying!

He posts these ads all over the country, apparently--always vague about the location, never wants to meet until you've done the 'credit check'--which is a fake website designed to get your personal information. Always flag the ads and report to Craigslist--we may be able to get him blocked.