7 Warning Signs of PlayStation 6 Pro Scams on Etsy Wholesale

Be wary of 'AliExpress Reseller Bait'. Scammers may list a PlayStation 6 Pro at a seemingly attractive price, only to inform you after purchase that the item is out of stock and offer a significantly more expensive alternative or a low-quality counterfeit. This often involves them sourcing from cheaper platforms and marking up prices excessively.

Watch out for 'Stolen Portfolio Photos'. Scammers may use high-quality images of the PlayStation 6 Pro that belong to legitimate sellers or manufacturers. If the seller's profile lacks history, consistent branding, or if the images appear generic or watermarked with another company's logo, it's a major red flag.

Beware of the 'Sample vs. Bulk Bait-and-Switch'. A seller might offer a single, working PlayStation 6 Pro as a sample at a good price, enticing you to place a larger bulk order. Once the bulk order is placed and paid for, they may ship counterfeit, damaged, or significantly inferior units, or even nothing at all.

Identify 'Off-Platform Bulk Invoice' scams. Scammers often try to move transactions off the Etsy platform to avoid its protections. They might send you an invoice directly via email or a third-party service, claiming it's for a bulk order of PlayStation 6 Pros. This bypasses Etsy's security and makes it nearly impossible to recover funds if something goes wrong.

Recognize 'Copyright Infringement Batch' tactics. This involves sellers listing products that are actually counterfeit or unauthorized versions of the PlayStation 6 Pro. They might use official branding and packaging imagery but provide a product that is a cheap imitation, often with performance issues or lacking key features.

Be cautious of 'Tiered Pricing Phish'. Scammers might initially quote a price for the PlayStation 6 Pro, but then, through a series of messages, claim additional 'fees' or 'shipping surcharges' are required, escalating the price incrementally. This 'bait and switch' in pricing is a common tactic to extract more money.

Heed 'Ghost Manufacturer Scam' warnings. These sellers may claim to be direct manufacturers or have exclusive access to PlayStation 6 Pros. However, they are often intermediaries who take your money and disappear, having never actually possessed the inventory. This is particularly common for high-demand, limited-release electronics.