I participated in one like that ..
years ago. Everyone was welcomed to go to the work site EXCEPT ME !!! So I had to do a quick mineralogical briefing to a couple of my friends so they could evaluate what they were going to be shown. That is .. the difference between pyrite and chalcopyrite. It is common practice to parade out big shareholders who know nothing, to the work area. They are ALWAYS impressed because they have nothing to compare it to. We have one such one now in Vancouver. It started privately with a cult-like following complete with family meetings, parties, and picnics. Hilarious. It's called .. "Keep 'em in". But fortuneately for us here, there is no need for that because the deal is not a scam. I have no doubt that they are drilling right now and because it's Canadian rules there is a qualified accredited geologist on site. We have that protection.