Minecraft was also not made by one single guy. Notch made much and created the base, but already long before Microsoft took over, so much stuff was done by other people, e.g. Dinnerbone.

recurring cost to rent a multiplayer server though, maybe that was it

The profile picture of the scammed guy is on point, that’s something Reese would do, Malcom would complain but accept it after getting a cut. Lois would get them, ground them, but keep the scam on keeping the money herself.