Strange message to verify a new shop

[Former_Member]

I've just opened my shop and I'm receiving blurry messages to click on to verify my shop . It doesn't look right .do I need to verify my new shop via this blurred link ?.it all look a bit dubious. Need help please 

[NanaLetha]

Mark as spam and do not reply.

[Former_Member]

Thanks for the advice 

[DavidandRau]

Spam, as stated.you will be bombarded with spam so sit tight for a week.  Dont click or send anything.

[Former_Member]

Thank you ,thought it was a bit odd .

[BohoNmore]

Spams! Do not respond. 

[Amaradorn]

Legitimate messages from Etsy will appear in the 'From Etsy' folder of your message inbox. All other messages are from buyers that could be scammers. They've been at it for over a year now.I

Never click on any links in messages or emails.

[ChillwolfArt]

@Former_Member Hi, Welcome to Etsy! I'm very sorry you were targeted by a scammer.  These goons have been hitting new Sellers as well as seasoned ones.  "Verification" is a popular scam, as well as posing as Etsy Staff/Support, etc.   Scanning of QR Codes is another. When you receive a LEGIT Message from Etsy Support/Staff, etc., it will appear in the "From Etsy" Folder (in Messages). If it isn't there, Mark the Message as Spam (so you don't get dinged for S Seller).  *"From Etsy" Folder was not on the App until recently (a highlighted blurb on the Message). The thing is, should you not see this first (and be familiar with it), you could receive a scammer's Message beforehand. Also, the App does not allow you to Mark the Message as Spam (you must use a browser instead, or use the Buyer App).

Also for future (just in case this happens to you), many scammers are posing as "Buyers", stating they need your email for an Order. They don't, Etsy already has it. When you receive a LEGIT Order, it will appear in "Orders & Shipping" (Left Column of Shop Dashboard); if it isn't there, you have no Order.  Mark the scammer's Message as Spam (so you don't get dinged for S Seller).  And never click on links or engage with them.

I don't know how these fools are bypassing and posing as Support. Here is the Help Article re: Scams.
https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000343128-How-to-Handle-Scams-and-Suspicious-Messages?seg...

I hope you find this helpful; All the Best to you.

[LakeHouseCraftSupply]

BE careful as a new seller. You will receive a myriad of people asking for donations, free stuff, trades, etc. They are scammers. Do not fall for these messages. Report to Etsy and block.