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Scam Alert: What’s Targeting Etsy Sellers This Week
This week’s pattern: fake “class gift fund” bulk requests, a graduation-season variant of the same bulk-order scam structure we’ve now tracked across nearly every major season this year. The setup This week’s version of the pattern, in graduation-relevant categories: messages claiming to represent a school, parent group, or class fund organizing a bulk graduation gift…
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New Payments Policy: What Changes for International Sellers
Etsy updated its Payments Policy this week, expanding collection agent provisions worldwide rather than limiting them to a specific set of countries as under the previous policy language. Worth understanding what actually changed and whether it affects your shop, particularly given the timing right in the middle of the season’s peak processing volume. What the…
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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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Week in Review — July 27, 2025
Closing out July with the boycott story still the biggest thing sellers are talking about, plus a few smaller items worth knowing. Boycott: still loose, still ongoing No major escalation since our deeper look earlier in the week, but no sign of it fading either. Message volume from concerned or protesting buyers is still elevated…
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Seller Mailbag: How Do I Actually Reach a Human at Etsy Support?
“Every time I have an issue, I get routed through the same automated help articles that don’t apply to my situation. How do I actually get a real person to look at my case?” This comes up constantly, and the honest answer is that it takes more persistence than it should, but there are ways…