We understand that scammers are an unfortunate reality of any online marketplace. While Infinite Armory is not liable for any peer-to-peer transactions conducted through our platform, we are committed to doing everything possible to foster a safe, trusted environment for our users. It is essential to exercise caution and conduct due diligence before sending money, as the adage goes: “If it’s too good to be true, it probably is.”
Despite these realities, we are taking comprehensive measures to keep Infinite Armory as scam-free as possible. Below, we outline our current strategies for combating fraud.
Invite-Only Vendor Registration
Vendor/seller registration is initially open to support our launch and the PVS-31 giveaway collaboration with Projekt Monark. After the conclusion of this event, registration will transition to an invitation-only system. This ensures that any new vendor must be invited by an already-active member of the community. This policy serves two main purposes:
- Community-Driven Vetting: The invitation system empowers our community to monitor and control who becomes a seller. If you don’t trust someone, simply don’t invite them to the platform.
- Traceable Network: This system allows us to map and monitor the invitation network, tracking scammers by IP address, location, and, most importantly, their connection within the invite tree. If necessary, we can ban entire branches linked to fraudulent behavior.
Verified Transaction Feedback
Feedback on Infinite Armory is only available for buyers who complete verified transactions, which require payment submission and shipment tracking information provided by the vendor. This ensures that feedback is legitimate and reliable, in contrast to other platforms where feedback can be more easily manipulated.
While theoretically, scammers could create multiple accounts to inflate feedback, this method requires significant time and effort. The invitation-only system, combined with the risk of account bans that can invalidate all that work, acts as a powerful deterrent.
Profile Links
Once a vendor lists their first item for sale, they gain access to a section in their account settings where they can link to their profiles on other marketplaces or social media pages. These external links provide an additional layer of verification for potential buyers, showcasing the vendor’s established reputation. It is significantly more difficult for scammers to create credible profiles with substantial history across multiple platforms, making this a useful tool for buyer due diligence.
ID Verification (BETA)
We are currently beta testing an ID verification feature, which is poised to be one of our most effective anti-fraud tools. Vendors with a blue verification checkmark on their profiles have been manually verified by the Infinite Armory team. In the future, this verification process will be managed via a leading ID verification provider’s API, ensuring quicker and more scalable verification.
Maintaining a scam-free marketplace is not only a priority for Infinite Armory but also a collective responsibility that involves every member of our community. Your vigilance and proactive involvement are essential in making this platform a safe and trusted space for all users. If you notice any unusual behavior, suspect fraudulent activity, or encounter anything that seems off, please don’t hesitate to contact the Infinite Armory team immediately. Your reports enable us to act swiftly to investigate and address potential issues, ultimately protecting the integrity of our marketplace and the security of our user base.