In the matter of Revenge Designs, Steve was caught selling restricted stock and had to disgorge, pay a fine, and some interest, and not engage in penny stock schemes for a number of years.
Through participation on the DD board I have learned that recidivism is common among penny stock scammers.
Wy? The money is easy, and it can amount to a lot of easy money.
I've also learned that the scammers seem to know each other, or at least know of each other.