Beware of These 9 Etsy Seller Scams
We tend to think getting scammed is usually on the buyer's end. But it's very common for sellers to get scammed as well. Today I will dive into the top 9 Etsy seller scams out there so you can stay clear of these scumbag fraudsters. Here's a summary of what's covered: Claiming there was an issue accepting payment for their order and sending you a fake QR code through Messages saying that you need to scan it to confirm their purchase. Asking for additional items to be added to their order. For example, asking sellers to purchase and include a highly-priced gift card with their order and promising to pay them back later. Claiming they want to purchase items listed in a link that is actually malware or a link to a phishing site. Offering to send you more money than you are asking for your item? This is known as an overpayment scam. Insisting you reply via a personal email address, off of Etsy? A buyer who immediately insists on communicating off of our site may be questionable. Your email is never required for a buyer to complete a purchase. (you shouldn’t be communicating through email if you’re a buyer or seller) Seeming not to have read or looked at your listing, based on their vague questions. (could be a red flag) Refusing to go through Etsy Checkout, thereby disqualifying the transaction from any Etsy protection. Having a particular interest in an item of relatively high value. Scammers tend to focus on mid and high-value listings. Getting any message where someone is offering help with marketing, promotion, etc. Get your free copy of my Etsy SEO Revealed eBook here: www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess