About this episode
NEW UPDATED Etsy Ultimate Growth Challenge! Grow faster than 99% of Etsy shops 🚀 Steal my $550K shortcut & skip the struggle 👇 👉 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  🔥My POD Secret Weapon: Try Kittl here and use code LLYT for 25% off: https://kittl.pxf.io/POLJaM  👉Printful, My Favorite POD Software: https://www.printful.com/a/1357156:c9e605a691a554028f3a2945eeefe61d  💻Try Alura For Free Here: https://www.alura.io/?via=LLETSY  📚Etsy 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  🚀Etsy Quickstart Free Guide- A quick guide to help you get your Etsy business off the ground. Download it for free here: https://www.handmadeandbeyond.com/quickstart  Watch These Grow & Improve Your Etsy Business👇 https://youtu.be/J-jysEC-rqs https://youtu.be/XoBckxhk5iw   00:00 The Biggest Etsy Scam Spreading Right Now 00:24 How AI Is Being Used to Fake Item Damage 00:45 Live Example of AI-Generated "Broken" Products 01:35 Real Refund Scam Example With High-Value Items 02:12 How to Spot Subtle AI Image Red Flags 02:55 The Exact Scam Prevention Protocol Sellers Should Use
