Dogecoin definitely wasn't created as a scam, and the creator seems totally legit and benign. But, unfortunately, anything with a "penny stock"-like quality is

Dogecoin definitely wasn't created as a scam, and the creator seems totally legit and benign. But, unfortunately, anything with a "penny stock"-like quality is susceptible to manipulation from just about anyone, even if they have no affiliation with the project or its creators/developers.