I wouldn't put all the emphasis on this. And you're not really covered -- you'll probably find that most people that get scammed in this context don't pursue the matter in court.

Just something to consider. First and foremost, reputation is paramount.

The point I am making is this: Can an escrow be tied to a legitimate business, a physical address, a web site? Do other trusted members claim to know this person's identity outside of the forum? Are they doxxable? Or is it someone who only transacts in areas where they can remain fully anonymous (digital goods trades, or with P.O. boxes for physical trades)? If the latter, regarding someone who has gained a significant reputation over a short period (trust farming), red flags go off. That tells me someone may be planning a long con, and their complete anonymity is further incentive to exploit the high level of trust they have.

It's just a base-level incentive analysis. If you're going to scam, are you likely to use contact information/websites/services/businesses that can be tied to your real identity? It's not about stating who you are; it's about whether or not we can analyze your past business dealings to verify who you are. Scammers make efforts to cover their tracks the best they can. The sloppy ones aren't careful early on (when they weren't intent on scamming). The smarter ones know what they are doing from the start, and never release any information that can tie them to a real identity.