You built a business on Etsy, Amazon, or Stripe. It was working fine. Then you moved abroad and suddenly your account is under review, your payouts are frozen, or you've been banned entirely with no clear explanation.
This isn't random. These platforms have specific triggers - combinations of signals that their fraud systems interpret as high risk. Understanding what those triggers are is the first step to avoiding them.
This guide breaks down exactly what causes account problems on major platforms, how to structure your setup to minimize risk, and what to do if you're already in trouble.
Part 1
Why Platforms Flag International Sellers
Platforms like Etsy, Amazon, and Stripe aren't trying to punish expats - they're trying to prevent fraud. The problem is that legitimate expat behavior looks identical to fraud patterns: changing locations, new IP addresses, modified banking details, and address inconsistencies.
Their automated systems can't distinguish between a freelancer who moved to Colombia and a fraudster who stole an account. So they err on the side of caution, which means freezing first and asking questions later.
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