Hi there,
I've just seen this on BBC North West and it's shocking.
I can advise that if you or anyone reading this has been caught up in it and has paid ANY part of funds via a credit card then contact your credit card company asap!
Even if it's just a deposit and the balance by cash or bank transfer,
then you should be entitled to a refund of the WHOLE amount you have lost under section 75!
Providing what you have paid for is between £100 and £30,000 you SHOULD be covered for your losses via a credit card payment.
The card company might fob you off and if they do then take this matter up with the FOS (Ombudsman) they will look more into your claim.
If you have any other issues then post here and I will check over the days and weeks and try to answer questions or help if and where I can
I really hope this helps, as these [problem]mers one by one need locking up as they make many people life a misery!