Good clarifications. Thanks. I agree pump/dump schemes add little to general well-being. Exception perhaps for those that get wrapped up in the debacle, lose some savings, and walk away with an understanding they need to be more skeptical and do more research before believing in the too good to be true rags to riches opportunity.
Even better if the same folks apply their new found skepticism to politicians that promise something for nothing and new freebie entitlements. Be suspicious !!
Yes, caution, curiosity and doubt to gain certainty ;)