Vivian Gabb, a 59 year-old pilates and tennis coach, was in the final stages of buying a house - oblivious to the fact that her email had been hacked - when the scammers struck.

Clearly the culprits had "the gift of the gab" (literally!)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-33257129:

Scams of the sort mentioned are, by no means isolated ... and it is hoped this incident will serve as a stark WARNING to internet users to be extra vigilant in handling their online transactions.