Is This Etsy Email a Scam? How to Tell
Etsy scams include fake shop suspension notices, phishing emails targeting sellers, and buyer scams involving payment disputes for items that were actually received.
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Example Scam Messages
These are examples of fake messages impersonating Etsy. Never click links in unsolicited messages.
“Etsy: Your shop has been suspended due to a policy violation. Appeal now at etsy-appeal.com”
“Your Etsy payment is on hold. Verify your bank details to release funds.”
Red Flags to Watch For
- Emails about shop suspensions from non-Etsy domains
- Requests to verify bank information via email link
- Buyers requesting communication outside Etsy messaging
- Unusually large orders from new accounts
Legitimate Etsy Contact Info
Visit etsy.com/help or contact support through your Etsy account dashboard. Etsy communicates shop issues through the Etsy dashboard, not external emails.
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