is this legit?

[Former_Member]

I just set up my etsy shop and recieved email that my item has been bought(item you create at start). I assumed its sort of tutorial  and just went on for a while but it got suspicious. Also i checked email of supposed buyer and its from  [REMOVED] which doesnt seem like legit stuff.   screenshot links

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[audreytherese · Accepted solution]

No, you have not sold anything. 

It is a scam. It's very common. There's currently dozens of posts every day of people getting the same thing. 

Please remove the email address and links in your post, they are not allowed here. 

[Former_Member]

Thanks. Seemed real for a second. kind of sad that people try to scam others like that. There is no way new people to this platform could know that such stuff happens unless they are aware.

[ButterflyFeetDigital]

Things to read:

https://community.etsy.com/t5/Managing-Your-Shop/How-to-Spot-a-Scam-No-a-Buyer-Doesn-t-Need-Your-Ema... 

https://help.etsy.com/hc/en-us/articles/360000343128-How-to-Handle-Spam-and-Suspicious-Messages

[HowWePlayAndLearn]

Definitely not legit, a friend who just set up shop had the same and it was a scam.

[IMAGION]

Hi, my friend If ever you receive an email saying they have just bought, or would like to buy an item from your shop but they cannot make the order because they require the email address of the seller, then its always a scam. Can be annoying I know, as the excitement of making an order is there, then you have the realisation its just an idiot after all your money. Dont be discouraged by them, be strong and good luck with all you do. Happy selling