I received a text from this number for an item I am selling in completely different state. Since this area code is for Dallas, Texas it makes me wonder if it is legitimate or a phishing text.

just got a text from the same person wanting me to ship a craigslist item to africa for "brother on animal trip documentary"

feels like a dirty scammer to me

Yup, listed something online and got the "Brother in Africa" routine as well....