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What to Do If Your Seller Account Is Compromised

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(Seller Security & Best Practices – Seller Guide)

If you believe your seller account may be compromised, speed and calm action matter more than anything else.
Unauthorized access doesn’t automatically mean permanent damage — many accounts on Kingston Express are successfully secured when sellers act quickly and correctly.

This guide explains:

  • How to recognize a compromised account
  • Immediate steps to take
  • What Kingston Express will review
  • How to prevent it from happening again

Signs Your Account May Be Compromised #

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Watch for:

  • Password changes you didn’t make
  • Orders you didn’t create
  • Listings edited or prices changed
  • Payout details altered
  • Messages sent from your account

📌 Any one of these is enough to act.


Step 1: Secure Your Account Immediately #

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Do this first: #

✔ Change your seller account password
✔ Change your email password
✔ Log out of all devices (if available)

🚨 Do not investigate before securing access.


Step 2: Check Critical Areas #

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Review carefully:

  • Payout and bank details
  • Active listings and prices
  • Recent orders and refunds
  • Messages sent from your account

📌 Look for anything unfamiliar.


Step 3: Contact Kingston Express Support Immediately #

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Report the incident to Kingston Express Support and include:

  • When you noticed the issue
  • What appears affected
  • Any actions you’ve already taken

📧 Early reporting helps freeze damage.


Step 4: Do NOT Take Risky Actions #

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Avoid:
❌ Issuing mass refunds
❌ Deleting listings blindly
❌ Creating a new seller account
❌ Arguing with customers

⚠️ These actions can make recovery harder.


What Kingston Express Will Do Next #

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Support may:

  • Review login activity
  • Temporarily restrict features
  • Reverse unauthorized changes
  • Secure payout settings

📊 Temporary restrictions are protective, not punitive.


How Dispatched by Kingston Express Limits Damage #

If your orders are Dispatched by Kingston Express:

  • Inventory remains secure
  • Delivery manipulation is prevented
  • Fraud-related disputes are reduced

📦 Dispatchment limits operational exposure.


After Recovery: Strengthen Your Security #

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Once access is restored:
✔ Update all passwords
✔ Remove unknown devices
✔ Review payout settings
✔ Stay alert for phishing

📌 Recovery is also prevention.


What Does NOT Automatically Happen #

❌ Permanent suspension
❌ Automatic payout loss
❌ Blame for fraud you didn’t cause

📌 Prompt, honest reporting protects sellers.


Common Seller Mistakes After a Compromise #

❌ Waiting too long to report
❌ Ignoring payout changes
❌ Assuming “it fixed itself”
❌ Reusing old passwords

⚠️ Security incidents require follow-up.


Final Rule (This Matters) #

👉 Act fast, secure access first, and report immediately — panic causes more damage than the breach itself.

Sellers who respond quickly, follow process, and rely on Dispatched by Kingston Express recover faster and protect their businesses 🔐📦🛡️

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