📌 INFORMATION POST: POSHERS BEWARE !! Common scam types and red flags
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Putting this out there because I have seen too many people here losing their hard-earned $ to scammers 😓
🚩 to look out for:
- Use of the same stock photos: these are pulled straight from alibaba replica sites and rarely change from scammer to scammer
- Stolen photos: if you sell luxury goods, keep an eye out for your photos!
- Listings under $500: Poshmark authenticates listings >$500. These scammers subvert this by listing their “items” cheaper
- Generic descriptions: copy-pasted with broken English, quotations, or phrases like “shop with confidence!”, “⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ seller”, “ship from US in [] business day”
- New accounts: no love notes received, <500 followers, made in the past 1-2 months, use of stock photos of models or celebrities as profile pics
- Old, hacked accounts: likewise no love notes for their “luxury items”, same 🚩 as above. They exploit a password reset loophole
- Randomly-generated usernames: often do not match their account names or are random jumbles of letters and numbers
- Email or phone number solicitations: NEVER make transactions off Poshmark. These are almost always scammers
At the end of the day, Poshmark won’t be able to remove all of these scam accounts. There are simply too many of them popping up too often, and they are not incentivized to get rid of these scammers (Poshmark will, after all, get paid). As such, do the best you can to protect yourself and others. Do your research, vet sellers, and report these scammers :)
Happy poshing! ♥️
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mookate
More info about the scams themselves: these scammers will ship you either a cheap, drop-shipped replica or an empty box (since it will not be auth). Since the package will be marked as delivered, the case will be difficult to dispute with Poshmark, and they will unfortunately get paid.
May 06Reply
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bpoutlet
@mookate Thank you for commenting on this account ellahanson1990. He blocked me and removed my comments. Same bags, same fakes, every single day and at least 5 or more fake accounts a day!
May 07Reply
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mookate
@bpoutlet no problem! It’s crazy how relentless they are. From my view his listings have been removed :)
May 07Reply
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bpoutlet
@mookate Yep, Posh removed him pretty quickly after you started commenting. I got a few comments in before he blocked me and I tagged pm_editor. I’m usually blocked on every fake closet he creates which is probably over a thousand since November. It’s crazy!
May 07Reply
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bpoutlet
@mookate he’s already back. janiebolton1990
May 07Reply
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mookate
@1calistar Poshmark only authenticates items sold that are >$500. Please see this post for reference (the scammer blocked me, so I cannot reply to your comment).
May 11Reply
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mookate
@tay_tucker Please see this post for reference. There are hundreds of these fake accounts and listings that pop up every day, and once you see them, they tend to be easy to spot.
May 12Reply
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tay_tucker
@mookate wow ok thanks so much !
May 12Reply
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mookate
@tay_tucker no problem :) always happy to help out!
May 12Reply
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therealcalistar
@mookate Oh wow, thank you so much for educating me on the scammers on here. And thank you for taking your time to tag me, to insure that I didn't make that purchase & loose my fund's ❤️
May 12Reply
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mookate
@Heysaysh
@shisleighdkh
@sethoughshjpnfl
This you? 😉 very cute of you for trying to insult me. For as long as I’m selling on here you won’t get rid of me :)
May 12Reply
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mookate
@momofjorjosh Here is some more info if you are interested. I hope that you and your nice are able to find a lovely, authentic bag (there are plenty on Poshmark from real accounts at good prices, rest assured) ❤️
May 13Reply
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momofjorjosh
@mookate you are an angel. She's a recent grad and just started working. I tried to convince her to start with a Coach bag
May 13Reply
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mookate
@melissa252515 Hey! I saw that you commented on an LV listing that I was reviewing for Poshmark (since it had gotten reported). It was listed that cheap so it does not get authenticated. That account is one of hundreds of scam accounts that will send you a cheap replica (more often, just an empty box) instead of a real bag ⚠️ stay safe out there ❤️
May 13Reply
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mookate
@ex_davis Here is a post with more info on how to spot these scammers (it is pretty easy once you see enough of them). There are actually plenty of reputable sellers selling authentic luxury items on this site-just look for love notes and feedback from other buyers. Happy poshing ❤️ I hope u have a great day :)
May 27Reply
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krystle_singh
Just received your message… THANK YOU!!!
Jul 06Reply
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mookate
@dani_gervais14 Here is some more info if you are interested! ☺️ once you know what to look for these scammers are pretty easy to spot. There’s also plenty of reputable, honest sellers out there too!
Jul 14Reply
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mookate
@klmeyer Hey! I saw that you commented on a flagged listing of a Chanel bag that I reviewed. The accounts that sell those super cheap luxury bags are scams; they will send you a replica (more often, just an empty box). These accounts price their “luxury” items below $500 so they don’t get authenticated by Poshmark. Hope this helps 💖
Jul 20Reply
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mookate
@fvielma7 Happy to help. Here is more info to keep yourself safe. Hope you have a great day! ❤️
Jul 23Reply
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andy4u1995
Thank you so much for warning me about the scam accounts. Truly appreciate!!!
Jul 24Reply
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4thelove_of_lux
Thank you for letting me know.
Jul 24Reply
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oh_basil
I thought so, which is why I asked the question! Thanks so much for validating
Aug 14Reply
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moskofam405
Yes I knew this was I scammer I just wanted to see if they would reply. I also have a listing on this type of scamming aswel! Thank you.
Oct 19Reply
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mookate
@cmarshall88 Here is more info if you are curious about it :)
Jan 08Reply
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robabikya
Thank you for posting this! More people need to see it, I’ll share and get the word out. 💜
Aug 03Reply
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