Marketplace Policy Keyword Scanner: eBay, Poshmark, Mercari
Scan marketplace listing drafts for policy-risk wording, off-platform payment requests, counterfeit language, stock-photo warnings, and prohibited category clues.
What this tool helps you do
Paste a listing title and description to flag policy-risk wording before posting on eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, Depop, or Facebook Marketplace.
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Policy-risk scanner for marketplace listing drafts
This scanner is built for resellers who already have a draft title, description, brand, and item notes, then need a fast review before posting or crosslisting. It flags wording that can imply counterfeit goods, off-platform payment requests, buyer contact steering, search-stuffing, stock-photo or drop-ship issues, health claims, and restricted categories.
The output is a risk review, not a guarantee of marketplace approval. eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, Depop, and Facebook Marketplace can change policy examples and enforcement. The safer workflow is to remove high-risk wording, verify item eligibility against the active platform policy, then rescan before bulk publishing.
Use the copy/export result as an internal listing note: it records the flagged phrase, why it matters, the safer rewrite direction, source date, and next action.
- Inputs resellers usually have: draft title, description, brand or maker, condition notes, payment language, tags, and photo/source notes.
- Decision output: publish-ready, rewrite before publishing, or block until authenticity or eligibility is verified.
- Primary risks prevented: counterfeit wording, off-platform transaction steering, unrelated-brand exposure tags, restricted categories, and misleading health claims.
- Best follow-up action: remove the flagged wording, verify the official marketplace page for the item category, and keep checkout/messages inside the platform.
Flag categories
| Risk | Why it matters | Typical action |
|---|---|---|
| Replica or fake wording | Marketplaces prohibit counterfeit or non-genuine goods. | Do not list unless authenticity and eligibility are resolved. |
| Venmo, Zelle, phone, email, or social handles | Marketplace rules commonly prohibit steering buyers off-platform. | Remove contact/payment language and keep checkout inside the marketplace. |
| External links | Links can direct buyers away from the platform or expose contact info. | Move product details into listing fields and approved photos. |
| Stock photo or supplier wording | Some platforms restrict stock images, drop-shipping, or not-in-hand listings. | Use seller-taken photos and verify inventory is in hand. |
Official marketplace policy sources checked August 8, 2026
eBay VeRO and intellectual property policy
Official eBay policy source for counterfeit, replica, and brand-name misuse risk.
eBay outside-eBay transaction policy
Official eBay policy source for contact and off-platform payment wording.
Mercari prohibited conduct
Official Mercari source for off-platform transactions, duplicate listings, excessive keywords, and false brand warnings.
Mercari prohibited items
Official Mercari source for counterfeit goods and restricted categories.
Depop prohibited items
Official Depop source for prohibited item and stock-photo/drop-ship categories.
Facebook commerce policies
Official Meta commerce-policy reference for Facebook Marketplace category restrictions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a banned keyword scanner guarantee that my listing is allowed?
No. The scanner flags wording that often creates marketplace policy risk, but it cannot guarantee approval or replace the active platform policy. Use it as a pre-publish review, then verify item eligibility, authenticity evidence, category rules, photos, and checkout requirements before posting.
What marketplace listing words should resellers review before posting?
Review replica, fake, knockoff, dupe, designer-inspired, Venmo, Zelle, Cash App, phone numbers, email addresses, external URLs, stock-photo wording, drop-ship wording, health claims, and restricted-category terms. The exact risk depends on the platform and item category.
Why does off-platform payment wording matter?
Marketplaces such as eBay, Poshmark, Mercari, and Depop generally require buyers and sellers to keep checkout and transaction communication inside the platform. Phrases that ask for direct payment or personal contact can create removal or account-review risk.
What should I do when the scanner finds replica or fake wording?
Treat replica, fake, counterfeit, knockoff, and unauthorized-copy wording as a stop condition. If the item is not genuine or cannot be sold under the marketplace rules, do not list it. If the wording was accidental, remove it and describe only the item brand, material, measurements, condition, and true compatibility details.
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