December 17, 2025

Fake “Native American” Goods on Etsy (Part 2): Why the Problem Still Exists

In Part Two of Exposing Etsy, Jessica Metcalfe goes deeper into how fake “Native American” products continue to flood Etsy—despite federal law and years of public criticism. 

In my opinion, artists need real protection from the fakes and the fraudsters.

This episode examines the loopholes, platform failures, and willful ignorance that allow non-Native sellers to profit from Indigenous identity while avoiding accountability. 


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