Published by INIBOX Matches, the official store for Pinecone Matches INIBOX ASIC miners. This is a public safety alert about websites impersonating our brand.
The Official Store
There is exactly one official Pinecone Matches INIBOX store:
- https://iniboxmatches.shop/ (the only authorized domain)
Any other website claiming to sell Pinecone Matches INIBOX hardware, software, or wallets is not us. If the address is not iniboxmatches.shop, assume it is unauthorized until proven otherwise by contacting us directly at sales@iniboxmatches.shop.
Confirmed Impersonator Websites (Fake)
Through our own monitoring and community reports, we have confirmed the following domains are impersonators. They copy our branding, product images, and descriptions to appear legitimate. They are not affiliated with us in any way, and we advise you not to purchase from them or enter any personal or payment information:
| Impersonator Domain | Why It Is Fake |
|---|---|
| inibox.shop | Reported as a scam impersonator pushing an "ini software" download and a "Clown wallet" for INI. Confirmed by independent community fraud reports. The real store is iniboxmatches.shop, not inibox.shop. |
| pineconeminer.com | Promoted through fake "Pine Cone Miner" social channels as a place to "buy now". Independently confirmed as a fake storefront that does not deliver hardware. The official brand is Pinecone Matches INIBOX, sold only at iniboxmatches.shop. |
| inibox.store | Flagged by third-party scam trackers (Scamadviser) with a low trust score, a very young registration, and a hidden domain owner. It mimics the INIBOX name but is not our official store. |
| pineconeinibox.shop | Another look-alike storefront using our full "Pinecone Matches INIBOX" branding and product lineup at discounted prices, promoted through a fake "Pinecone Matches Inibox" social channel. It is not the official store. The only official domain is iniboxmatches.shop. |
We are gathering evidence on these domains and will pursue legal action against the operators. If you have interacted with any of them, contact your bank or card issuer immediately and report the fraud.
How to Spot a Fake INIBOX Site
- Check the domain exactly. Look-alike domains use small changes (different endings like .shop or .store, added or swapped letters). The only correct domain is iniboxmatches.shop.
- Requests for unusual software or wallets. We never ask you to install a special "ini software" or a specific third-party wallet to receive a miner. That is a hallmark of the inibox.shop scam.
What To Do If You Are Unsure
Before paying anyone, email sales@iniboxmatches.shop. We will confirm whether a site, seller, or offer is genuine. When in doubt, go directly to https://iniboxmatches.shop/ by typing the address yourself rather than clicking links from social media, ads, or messages.
You can also verify us on our official X (Twitter) account, which carries the verified blue checkmark: @iniboxofficial. Any X account without the blue verification checkmark claiming to be us is not official.
We take brand impersonation seriously and are actively monitoring for new clones. If you find a suspicious site using our name, send the link to sales@iniboxmatches.shop so we can add it to our evidence file.