Posh Protect covers every purchase
Poshmark says its Posh Protect policies apply each time you buy, with a full refund if the item never ships or does not match the listing.
Source:poshmark.com
AI trust report · Resale marketplaces
Is Poshmark legit?
Yes, Poshmark is a real, operating marketplace run by Poshmark, Inc. (incorporated in 2011 as GoshPosh, Inc., according to its SEC filing), but what you buy comes from individual sellers whose reliability varies. In our AI check of 28 October 2026, poshmark.com scored 79/100 (high trust), mainly because it is a known listed company with a 2011 domain and wide use, and this score is an indication only.
Checked on by AnyFact's AI Business CheckOfficial site poshmark.com
On Poshmark you buy from independent sellers. The score is Poshmark's as a platform: whether a purchase is safe depends mostly on the seller, and on buying through Poshmark's own checkout and protection. Before you buy from a seller.
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Identity card
Who is behind Poshmark?
- Who runs it
Poshmark.com is run by Poshmark, Inc., which says in its SEC filing that it was incorporated in 2011 as GoshPosh, Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its contact page lists a Redwood City, California headquarters.
Sources:sec.govposhmark.com
- Known organisation
Known organisation: Poshmark (Wikidata), founded 2011, country United States, listed on Nasdaq (POSH)
Source:wikidata.org
- Company register
4 web results mention Poshmark with registration terms (not verified)
Source:sec.gov
- Country
United States
Source:wikidata.org
Business Check · October 28, 2026
What we checked
Poshmark.com receives a high trust score of 79, supported by its status as a known organisation founded in 2011 in the United States and listed on Nasdaq, a domain registered 15.5 years ago, and a high ranking in the Tranco list of most visited sites. The site uses HTTPS, is not listed by Google Safe Browsing, and none of the regulator warning list results searched names this site. Payment or trading activity was detected, but our AI could not confirm a regulator named on the site automatically. The registry check for the US and the FCA register lookup were unavailable and were not performed. One web result reports complaints about Poshmark. Our AI also could not confirm the people behind the site automatically, so our team can review the case manually. This score is an indication built from public signals, not a legal or financial assessment.
Company registers1 positive signal1 information1 could not be checked
Could not be checked
Registry check not available for US in this version; no company identifier is shown on the pages read
- +12
Positive signal
Known organisation: Poshmark (Wikidata), founded 2011, country United States, listed on Nasdaq (POSH)
People behind the site1 information
Information
Our AI could not confirm the people behind Poshmark automatically; as a listed company, its leadership is published in its official filings
Website and legal pages2 information
Information
Our AI could not confirm a legal notice or company details page automatically; it is a legal requirement mainly in Europe (EU, EEA, UK, Switzerland), so it is not scored here
Domain2 positive signal
- +5
Positive signal
Domain poshmark.com registered 15.5 years ago (2011-05-10)
- +6
Positive signal
Widely used site: poshmark.com is ranked 4,022 in the Tranco list of the most visited sites, list of 2026-10-27
Security2 positive signal
Positive signal
Not listed by Google Safe Browsing
Positive signal
The site uses HTTPS
Regulation1 positive signal1 point of attention1 could not be checked
Could not be checked
FCA register lookup not available for this report
Point of attention
Investment, trading or payment activity detected; our AI could not confirm a regulator named on the site automatically
Positive signal
Regulator warning lists searched (FCA, AMF, CySEC, ASIC, CONSOB, CNMV, BaFin and others): none of the results names this site
Reputation1 information
Information
One web result reports complaints about Poshmark (chargebackgurus.com)
AI review1 positive signal
- +6
Positive signal
AI review of the site content: 6 positive, 2 negative findings
What our AI noticed on poshmark.com and around it
Positive: Headquarters address published on contact page
Poshmark HQ 203 Redwood Shores Pkwy, 8th Floor Redwood City, CA 94065
poshmark.comPositive: Versioned, detailed terms of service with dispute and governing law sections
Version 4.6 (Current)
poshmark.comPositive: Fee, return, shipping and buyer/seller policies are published
Seller Policy Buyer Policy Fee Policy Prohibited Items Policy Shipping Policy Return Policy
poshmark.comPositive: Founders named on the About page
Positive: SEC filings reference the site and company incorporation
We were incorporated in 2011 as GoshPosh, Inc., a Delaware corporation
sec.govPositive: Active newsroom with dated press releases and leadership appointments
Poshmark, Inc. Appoints Deb Liu to Board of Directors
newsroom.poshmark.comPoint of attention: Third-party coverage describes scams targeting marketplace users
Phishing · Off-platform payment scam · Non-delivery scams
welivesecurity.comPoint of attention: Reviewer criticizes high selling fees
The selling fee is bananas!
theoutfitrepeater.com
Each finding quotes the page or text it is based on. Findings without evidence are dropped.
All 34 sources consulted
- poshmark.com/
- poshmark.com/about
- poshmark.com/privacy
- poshmark.com/terms
- poshmark.com/contact
- blog.poshmark.com/
- newsroom.poshmark.com/category/press-releases/
- poshmark.com/sell
- poshmark.com/category/Women
- poshmark.com/category/Men
- poshmark.com/category/Kids
- poshmark.com/category/Home
- sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1825480/000119312521009089/d66583d424b4.htm
- wikidata.org/wiki/Q17051868
- tranco-list.eu/list/GQ3LK/1000000
- chargebackgurus.com/blog/poshmark-scams
- trustpilot.com/review/poshmark.com
- reddit.com/r/poshmark/comments/1m97r9w/newbie_is_poshmark_worth_the_effort/
- facebook.com/groups/410959942939746/posts/1814358742599852/
- play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.poshmark.app&hl=en_US
- theoutfitrepeater.com/honest-unpaid-poshmark-review-selling-tips/
- reddit.com/r/poshmark/comments/1i2s9ox/dear_poshmark_wtf_is_up_with_scammers/
- support.poshmark.com/s/article/How-to-report-phishing
- support.poshmark.com/s/article/170482489
- welivesecurity.com/en/scams/poshmark-safe-buy-sell-scammed/
- sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1825480/000119312520320132/d66583ds1.htm
- sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1825480/000119312522257206/d252462dex991.htm
- sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1825480/000117184322002041/exh_991.htm
- sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1825480/000117184321007990/exh_991.htm
- sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1825480/000119312523002016/d415830d8k.htm
- zenbusiness.com/start-a-business/retail/poshmark-reselling-business/llc-formation.html
- poshmark.com/seller_verification_policy?srsltid=AYCX9vKBDzTEkgwIKhQ9BPJiefDbruUc_tHc8ZEPj0Ic6w3aEVqryaF-
- reddit.com/r/poshmark/comments/e425xu/i_have_been_selling_on_poshmark_for_a_little_over/
- facebook.com/groups/628399624759224/posts/2107600226839149/
Buyer protection
Is Poshmark safe to buy from?
Payment is held until you accept the order
Poshmark's blog says it does not release payment to the seller until the buyer confirms the order was received as described.
Source:blog.poshmark.com
Short window to report a problem
Buyers have 72 hours after delivery to open a return case in the app or website with photos. Emailing support does not count as opening a case.
Source:poshmark.com
Published policies and support contact
Poshmark publishes buyer, return, shipping and fee policies, and its blog gives support@poshmark.com as a contact.
Sources:poshmark.comblog.poshmark.com
Seller and supplier checks
Before you buy from a seller on Poshmark
Keep payment inside Poshmark checkout
Posh Protect covers only transactions where full payment goes through the Poshmark platform. Decline offers to pay elsewhere.
Source:poshmark.com
Know the claim window before you pay
You must open a return case within 3 days of delivery, or payment is released to the seller and sales become final.
Source:poshmark.com
Inspect the order before accepting it
Accepting the order releases payment and then you cannot open a return case, so check the item first.
Source:poshmark.com
Look at listings for vague details or stock photos
Norton lists vague or inconsistent listings, suspiciously low prices and stock photos as signs of a bad seller. Our AI could not confirm seller badges automatically from these sources.
Source:us.norton.com
Be wary of sellers who move the chat elsewhere
A seller who asks you to message or email outside the app is breaking Poshmark's community rules, per Norton.
Source:us.norton.com
Scams that use the name
Warning signs to know about Poshmark
Requests to pay or trade off Poshmark
Posh Protect does not cover trades or payments made outside the platform, so the buyer bears the risk. Norton notes that off-platform requests break Poshmark's community rules.
Sources:poshmark.comus.norton.com
Phishing emails, texts and calls
Poshmark's support page lists signs of spoofed messages: links to sites that are not Poshmark and senders without an @poshmark.com address.
Source:support.poshmark.com
Fake Poshmark sites
A Reddit poster describes a site named poshmarkhelpyou.com and says it is not Poshmark.com.
Source:reddit.com
Texts from a supposed Poshmark rep
A blog says being texted by a Poshmark representative is a red flag because it may be someone pretending to be one.
Source:cityofcreativedreams.com
Fake payment confirmations and ghost listings
A Facebook group post describes fake payment screenshots, and Chargebacks911 describes sellers listing items they never plan to deliver.
Sources:facebook.comchargebacks911.com
Public complaints, paraphrased
What customers complain about
The Trustpilot page reports complaints about unhelpful support and missing refunds for returned items. A Reddit user describes sellers who cancel orders or misrepresent items, and the BBB page also lists complaints about Poshmark.
Sources:trustpilot.comreddit.combbb.org
Questions about Poshmark
Is Poshmark legit?
Yes, Poshmark is a real company with a Wikidata entry, a Nasdaq listing and SEC filings. Individual sellers on it still vary in reliability.
Sources:wikidata.orgsec.gov
Is Poshmark safe to buy from?
Posh Protect covers items that never ship or do not match the listing, if you pay through Poshmark. You must report problems quickly.
Source:poshmark.com
Is Poshmark a scam?
Our report does not name poshmark.com on any regulator warning list. Scam reports concern impostors and off-platform schemes, such as phishing and non-delivery, described by a security blog.
Source:welivesecurity.com
Who owns Poshmark?
Poshmark, Inc. runs the marketplace, and the company's SEC filing says it was first incorporated in 2011 under the name GoshPosh, Inc.
Source:sec.gov
How can I spot a fake Poshmark message or website?
Poshmark's support page says spoof messages come from senders without an @poshmark.com address and link to non-Poshmark sites.
Source:support.poshmark.com
How do Poshmark refunds work?
Open a return case in the app or website within 72 hours of delivery with photos. If verified, Poshmark sends a return label and refunds you, and returns must ship back within 5 days of approval.
Source:poshmark.com
How do I check a seller on Poshmark?
Read the listing for detail and real photos, and keep chat and payment inside Poshmark. Our AI could not confirm seller ratings or badges automatically from these sources.
Sources:us.norton.composhmark.com
Methodology
How this report was made
On October 28, 2026, AnyFact's AI Business Check looked at poshmark.com the way it looks at any site: company registers (France, the UK, US public companies, LEI holders), Wikidata, the age of the domain, Google Safe Browsing, regulator warning lists, web reputation, and an AI review of the site whose findings must quote their evidence. The copy on this page only restates what those sources say, with a link to each. How the Business Check works.
Reports are refreshed every month.
Limits of this report
- The score is an indication built from public signals, not a legal or financial assessment.
- Registry checks are available for France, the UK, US public companies and entities with an LEI; elsewhere identifiers found on the site are shown unverified.
- A young or small business can be legitimate; an established-looking site can still be fraudulent.
- For investment platforms, always check the regulator of your own country before sending money.
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