Just got a text with the exact wording. His number 718-765-5487. Asking about my craigslist item. That extra 80 dollars scream [***]. Lol.

Latest number in use for this scam is 9492321649, same exact pitch line for line.

This was the message I received:
I am Col. Steven James of the U.S. Marine Corps,Am currently on duty and am buying this phone for my son who study abroad as a surprise gift, your price is OK and i will add $80 for shipping. I hope you will understand my situation and get back to me now with your PayPal account email for an instant payment.
The number used was :+13476067505

Would a  real  military officer write such a poor Text?    Note this is the third exact comment (except for the item name).