And it is not scam. I would say it is a project which face hard competition and that has been poorly managed.
I think we can agree on that. The 'poor management' attack is, I guess, for each of us to evaluate for ourselves. eg I've been exasperated by their almost wilful lack of communication, but others see that as a plus. On the other hand some acuse them of being liars and thieves, something that I've never believed.