It caught the attention
of a lot of real businesses in the area. A refinery services a lot of related infrastructure. E&P's to get crude out of the ground. Pipes in and pipes out. Municipalities all throughout as well. EPA. DOE Newspapers
It was on the news feed of several stocks I own and I don't own any pennies
You put out a PR announcing a cool new Pot product or diamond mine, all of the attention is from penny players. You announce a refinery, the whole REAL WORLD takes notice.
Scams attracting TOO much attention are the ones that get caught.
#1). You have money. Other people want it. All of it!
#2). You want easy money. So does everybody else. They'll get it, too....yours! (and all of it!)
#3). You tell yourself you're smart. You won't lose your money. Fact: Other people are smarter,