It is reference information and we should not automatically that all accusations from newbies are invalid but if they only provide vague accusations without enough proof, it's higher chance of invalid.
That’s correct. When dealing with scam accusations, we shouldn’t focus on the accuser's forum rank but we should only consider the evidence provided.
However, we should also keep in mind that veteran members are less likely to lie about something like this, as their reputation is at stake, while new users have nothing to lose and can easily create a new account if needed.