These can be use into positive also especially if you have the idea of the product already but you don't have the skills to create or launch a token. But if your intention is to scam people in the first place, this will damage the image of crypto currencies further so it will be best if this kind of opportunity will be grab by good people.

Creating a token right now is very simple especially if it is an ERC 20, therefore there are plenty of shit projects out there that were launch for their own benefits and have a no concrete goal of a project.