I received a message from 'potential buyer' who said they are from Etsy and that my shop was suspended unless I scan QR code and verify my identity. This is a scam, right?
This is a scam, right?
Yes.
Definitely a scam!
Mark as spam, and ignore.
Your shop looks open for business.
Many thanks!
that's a scam, baby! [austin powers voice]
@BIBBYSGIFTCO: It is a SCAM - you might want to read the excellent post by @bradgoodell in https://community.etsy.com/t5/Managing-Your-Shop/How-to-Spot-a-Scam-No-a-Buyer-Doesn-t-Need-Your-Ema... and https://community.etsy.com/t5/Technical-Issues/Why-do-they-ask-me-for-my-e-mail-in-order-to-make-a-p...
Additionally there is also a very informative thread from @StickIt2M at https://community.etsy.com/t5/Technical-Issues/Nefarious-activity-aimed-at-sellers-quot-The-user-nam...
There is also official information from Etsy at https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000343128-How-to-Handle-Spam-and-Suspicious-Messages?segm...
