In fact it doesn't, only a successful one does.
This is getting hilarious.
Hope you guys are getting well paid for your time.
So a scam with no victims is now an unsuccessful scam.
I'll need to work that one out - kind of reminds me of doing imaginary numbers in math
I know it is tough, but here's a example to simplify it for you. I create a company that promises trips to mars, but we have no ships, no plans, no way to get anyone there, but we create ads that make that promise--though all are internal data shows we can't and won't pursue that end. TV companies preview the ads and report us to the FBI, they investigate and put us in jail for running a scam.
By your logic, I could just plead not guilty by way of no victims. Thankfully the courts, the investigators, and most everyone else doesn't use shitcoin logic.
Wrong. No crime has been committed.
Don't quit your day job.