[US] NYC Sublet - Too Good to be True?

A person is searching for a short-term sublet in New York City, specifically during mid-August through mid-September. They found an apartment listing on Craigslist in Little Italy that required rent plus a refundable security deposit via wire transfer or Zelle. Because the process seemed too simple, along with the low rent and payment demands, the user is suspicious of the listing's legitimacy while located in North Carolina.