No, it is a scam. There is no doubt that this is a scam. A few trees exist to confuse naive individuals. Raleo exists to comvince the naive that this is indeed real.
It is a bad investment as well but it is a bad investment because it is a scam.
Going back 17 years, no one has obtained their money back. Hundreds, perhaps thousands, have sent in substantial sums of money.
Obtaining your investment back is possible. But it is not possible through a lawyer. You would have to use well prepared negotiation skills.
There is no evidence that people have came together and fought.
Do not believe all the posts here. Understand that Steve likely reads these and may post here under fake names to obfuscate reality.
Stop having an emotional attachment to the product. Move on.