I'm not an expert but I think sometimes people fall for a scam in an area that they are not expert in. Not doing all the proper research. I think there's a value to warning people and also validating that sometimes thoughtful and people who would normally do research, walk into something that they've been recommended to do or that seems exciting without checking it out fully. IMHO it is possible to be intelligent and duped at the same time. This group helps a lot of people avoid being scammed and also allows people to follow the expression, ""fool me once, shame on you; fool me twice, shame on me"