EvilEvil Buyer Categories
Browse stories by the type of evil buyer behavior. Click on any category to see related stories and learn how to protect your business.
Competitor Sabotage
Buyers paid by competitors to leave fake reviews, return used items, or damage your reputation.
Scams & Fraud
Chargebacks, fake addresses, payment fraud, and other deliberate attempts to get products for free.
Buyer Entitlement
Buyers who believe they're always right, demand special treatment, or expect the impossible.
Unfair Returns
Serial returners, return fraud, and buyers who abuse generous return policies.
Fake Reviews
Paid reviews, extortion attempts, and buyers who demand 5-stars or threaten bad reviews.
Unfair Demands
Buyers who want custom work for free, endless revisions, or unreasonable accommodations.
Most Common Evil Buyer Tactics
1. Chargeback Abuse
Opening chargebacks for received items, using fake addresses, or claiming non-delivery.
2. Return Fraud
Returning used/worn items, claiming they never fit, or demanding refunds without returns.
3. Review Extortion
Threatening negative reviews unless you give discounts, free items, or special treatment.
4. Competitor Attacks
Rivals paying buyers to sabotage your listings with fake reviews or return requests.