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6 paź 2023 · Scam details: Scammers lure Etsy customers to malicious websites designed to spread malware, steal personal information, or take over your device. How to avoid the scam: Stick to making transactions through Etsy’s secure platform.
This is how legitimate messages from Etsy will appear in your From Etsy folder in Messages. Even if a message looks like it’s from Etsy, if it appears only in your regular Messages inbox or any other folder, it is likely a phishing scam and should be disregarded and marked as spam. Example of a phishing message in your inbox
24 gru 2020 · There is a website, https://www.jennymy.com/, which is definitely a scam, that is stealing photos from Etsy sellers. They are claiming to be a women's slow fashion brand, but all the research I've done (along with my father, who has about a decade more experience in IT than I have) is showing them to be a scam.
4 sie 2023 · From shops selling fake and misleading products to shipping scams and hacked accounts, here are seven of the latest Etsy scams. 1. Sellers promoting fake or counterfeit products through Etsy ads
Here are two new variants of the scam to be aware of. The scammers are now sending QR codes through Etsy messages claiming that you need to scan them in order to link to their verification website or some such thing.
18 paź 2024 · Etsy is a beloved platform for unique and handmade goods, but is it safe for transactions? While most buyers and sellers are legitimate, it’s still possible to fall victim to scammers. Below, we’ll examine whether or not Etsy is safe, how to spot common Etsy scams, and how to safeguard your devices while shopping online.
By the numbers, less than 1% of my transactions have been problematic. But still, these things happen. Here are some tips I’ve picked up to avoid most scams. I’ve tried to include advice for both buying AND selling; as well as tailor advice specifically to Etsy consumers and sellers.
