Most projects stops and don't distribute tokens if they didn't reach its softcap. They depend on the cap they are expecting. If it was reached, they continue but if not they suspend it and return the investments to their investor. Some projects even if successful runs away with all the investment and scams those who trust them. Im this world, even if you are very careful in your decision,but those people around you have that intention in mind, i guess you should rely it on karma.