Here is a more realistic scenario.
API is a twelve year old kid, playing in his mommy’s computer, making up stories that he can see how many people believe.
Now, that’s just ridiculous. I’m sure the kid is at least 14
I didn't say my scenario was realistic! ;)
The most realistic I can think of is: they are a pack of scammers that are in over their collective head and will keep making crap up until people ignore them.