I can see by your rank that you're new at this; so I want to offer you a tip! :
A product is only as good as its selling power....Steem is a buyer's economy....buy bots...'succeed'. So, you might want to rethink your 'scam' analogy. Whales buy the power; and, manipulate it according to their 'agenda'....btw...not hatin', just sayin'...
Peace.
haha @spiritualmatters that was a good explanition
Considering the number of scammers that I have seen do the 'poof be gone' strategy with tons of dinero, I think it's only right to give fair warning to newcomers on the block.
Many won't listen; and, will fall for the okie doke. Hopefully, they will look in the mirror and know they have themselves to blame.
This however, doesn't abscond the guilty from the consequences of their sins.
The Hindu and the Buddhist would warn: Karma has a strange way of tapping one on the shoulder when least expected.
The Christian in like form would advise one to repent, for God says:
**Do not take revenge,...but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord (Romans 12:19).
Best regards.
Peace.