Beware of These 9 Etsy Seller Scams

Handmade & Beyond Podcast · Aug 22, 2023 · 10m

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…