We've seen from a few posters on LTCTalk that some never received the hardware they ordered, and instead received shares in the farm.
CrazyLoaf, the best scams happen in phases. Phase 1, build confidence. He sucked at that, but he managed it somehow. Phase 2, pull in as much money as possible. Phase 3, stop payments but act like you're working on restoring them.
Name an example! I have never seen a scam that was remotely close to that. When the scanner run they hide.