Here is a cautionary tale about a roommate scam. http://www.yiyu.us/im-stuck-in-the-middle-of-a-roommate-scam-please-help/ The description of the situation and the advice in the comments is worth reading. Note that the person will be okay because he was alert and thought the setup was fishy. When dealing with people on Craigslist it is worth being aware. NEVER exchange money [...]
Tips and encouragement for combating housing costs and social isolation.