In South Africa, a sophisticated scam targeted homeowners with fake property sales. A couple in Johannesburg, eager to buy their first home, found a beautiful property listed at a great price. The "seller," posing as a legitimate agent, provided all the necessary documents and even arranged a viewing. Trusting everything was in order, the couple paid the deposit, only to find out later that the real owner had no intention of selling and the agent had disappeared, leaving them with nothing but a shattered dream.