The Modern Etsy Seller Podcast
52. How Can I Tell If an Etsy Message Is a Scam? | Etsy Tips For Sellers
Scam messages are especially common when you’re a new Etsy seller—and they can be surprisingly convincing. In this episode of What You’re Wondering , I’m answering the question: How can I tell if an Etsy message is a scam? I’ll walk you through some of the most common scam messages Etsy sellers receive, including fake buyers claiming they need your email address or asking you to click a link or scan a QR code to complete a purchase, as well as scammers pretending to be Etsy Support. You’ll also learn two simple checks you can use anytime a message seems suspicious: how to verify whether you actually received an order and how to tell whether a message claiming to be from Etsy is legitimate. If you’re a newer Etsy seller—or you’ve ever received a message that made you wonder, Is this real? —this quick episode will help you know what to look for and what to do next. Follow the show: ️ Apple Podcasts ️ Spotify Get my newsletter: melissacarroll.co/newsletter Have a question for What You're Wondering? Submit it to melissacarroll.co/question Find me online: Website: melissacarroll.co Instagram: @TheModernEtsySeller Enjoying the show? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts — it helps other sellers find the show and means the world to me.
