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Scam Alert: What’s Targeting Etsy Sellers This Week
This week’s pattern: fake “supplier” outreach aimed at sellers sourcing materials, timed to land right as tariff-related sourcing anxiety is already elevated. The setup Several sellers reported unsolicited messages this week from supposed overseas material suppliers offering unusually low prices specifically framed as a way to “beat the new tariffs.” The pitch leans directly on…
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Scam Alert: What’s Targeting Etsy Sellers This Week
This week’s pattern: fake shipping carrier notifications aimed at sellers rather than buyers. The setup A wave of sellers reported emails and texts this week claiming to be from a shipping carrier (USPS, UPS, FedEx), stating a package the seller supposedly sent has a “delivery issue” requiring the seller to click a link and enter…
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Scam Alert: What’s Targeting Etsy Sellers This Week
This week’s pattern worth flagging: fake “bulk order” inquiries aimed specifically at back-to-school sellers. The setup With back-to-school buying picking up, several sellers in labels, apparel, and classroom decor categories are reporting a specific scam attempt: a message claiming to represent a school, PTA, or teacher requesting a large bulk order, often with a rushed…
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Scam Alert: What’s Targeting Etsy Sellers This Week
A recurring feature covering the scams and social-engineering attempts actively making the rounds against Etsy sellers, since the tactics evolve constantly and most sellers only hear about a new one after they’ve already been targeted once. The “can I get your email?” message Still one of the most common opening moves against sellers, and still…