# BEWARE of the BIGGEST Etsy Scam Right Now! Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/handmade-beyond-podcast-515544/beware-of-the-biggest-etsy-scam-right-now Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/handmade-beyond-podcast-515544/beware-of-the-biggest-etsy-scam-right-now.md Podcast: [Handmade & Beyond Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/handmade-beyond-podcast-515544) Published: 2026-01-21T17:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://etsyentrepreneur.libsyn.com/beware-of-the-biggest-etsy-scam-right-now Audio file: https://dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/traffic.libsyn.com/secure/etsyentrepreneur/biggest_Etsy_scam_right_now.mp3?dest-id=1592828 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/handmade-beyond-podcast-515544/episodes/beware-of-the-biggest-etsy-scam-right-now Duration seconds: 763 ## Resource NEW UPDATED Etsy Ultimate Growth Challenge! Grow faster than 99% of Etsy shops ๐Ÿš€ Steal my $550K shortcut & skip the struggle ๐Ÿ‘‡ ๐Ÿ‘‰ https://www.skool.com/etsygamesvip/about I'm exposing one of the biggest Etsy scams happening right now and it's getting worse fast as AI tools become more advanced. Sellers are receiving refund requests backed by fake damage photos that look real at first glance but are completely AI-generated. This scam is hitting Etsy, eBay, and other marketplaces, and newer sellers are being targeted the hardest. I walk through exactly how this scam works, show real examples of AI-altered images, and explain the subtle red flags most sellers miss. I also share a clear step-by-step protocol you can follow when a buyer claims an item arrived damaged so you don't accidentally refund a scammer. You'll learn when to require returns, when buyers should pay return shipping, how Etsy's buyer protection actually works, and how to protect yourself with listing policies, packaging proof, and smarter shipping practices. I also explain why pushing back professionally matters and how to handle cases when Etsy gets it wrong without panicking or shutting down your shop. If you sell on Etsy or plan to, this is something you need to understand now before it costs you money. #etsy #etsysellers #etsybusiness #onlineselling #ecommerce #smallbusiness ๐Ÿ”ฅMy POD Secret Weapon: Try Kittl here and use code LLYT for 25% off: https://kittl.pxf.io/POLJaM ๐Ÿ‘‰Printful, My Favorite POD Software: https://www.printful.com/a/1357156:c9e605a691a554028f3a2945eeefe61d ๐Ÿ’ปTry Alura For Free Here: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY ๐Ÿ“šEtsy SEO Revealed FREE eBook- Learn and understand Etsy SEO to help you grow your business. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/etsyseosuccess ๐Ÿš€Etsโ€ฆ ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/handmade-beyond-podcast-515544/episodes/beware-of-the-biggest-etsy-scam-right-now/transcription-requests` โ€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/handmade-beyond-podcast-515544/beware-of-the-biggest-etsy-scam-right-now.md` โ€” Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.