Generally, no. Not all team members are part of the core group of the project. Other members are acquired thru hiring.
But since it's Jamal, this is another case. His current status will surely affect the overall view of the project. Not digging yet into details but it's quiet obvious for all people here that any project involving Jamal should not be followed. It does mean that the project owners itself didn't do the right screening during the process of finding a team members unless Jamal itself is part of the core team or there are more
"story under the table" we doesn't don't know yet.
As far as I am aware, the project is not a scam. No money has been raised and there have not been any attempts at fundraising either.
A simple action to create hype around a particular coin/token is already an attempt.
I understand your sentiments. You are a good bounty manager in my view. It's just that
"it's Jamal".