I didnt see this forbes article. Now Im very confused. Would these guys really show their faces for this super scam?
ITT and every other one it seems, there are noobs calling scam at every turn. "Done no research but got an opinion, derp."
There's no evidence that Maidsafe project is a scam. There are always third parties looking to take advantage and always sore losers grumbling on the sidelines.

David Johnston of BitAngels is backing this project. You think he would have his name public and exposed if this were a scam?
People are simply not doing their homework before making these wild accusations.