Fake Business Rescue - R17k Gone Just like that

I made a purchase of an iPhone for R16 999 and after two weeks, was told that the company is under business rescue. This, of course, was a ruse to quieten the noise but in hindsight, they have gotten scot free. The emails started bouncing. If anyone has any way to at least recoup some of all the victim's money, please help. Let's join forces and bring these scums to justice.