Big board companies also do it... It's common when a company needs money to attain something that is going to make more money. Are you saying they are scams also?
There is a kick to this... Other people have to believe the investment is going to make money also to get their pipe money..
This whole picture is why it is called an equity market.. Happens all the time and not only on the otc.
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