Episode Details

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.  

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