That's the beauty of well executed fraud, you perpetuate it in just the right way to be able to masquerade as a good intentioned venture from the get go, one which was only marred by 'unexpected' issues, they have just got into deep, they tried to make it work, etc. BFL is well known with this tactic "still in progress delivering guys!! it's ok we're not a scam we are making and sending hardware just not the quickest "
Wrongful or criminal deception intended to result in financial or personal gain.
A person or thing intended to deceive others, typically by unjustifiably claiming or being credited with accomplishments or qualities.
Synonyms
cheat - deceit - deception - swindle - humbug - fake
no two ways about it labcoin actions fit the definition above.