Introduction
One of the biggest nightmares for Amazon private label sellers is listing hijackers and counterfeiters stealing sales and damaging brand reputation. Securing your brand is crucial for long-term success.
Understanding Hijackers & Counterfeiters
🔹 Who Are Hijackers?
Hijackers list counterfeit or similar products on your Amazon listing, often at a lower price, stealing the Buy Box and hurting customer experience.
🔹 Why Is This a Big Problem?
Bad reviews from counterfeit products harm your brand.
Loss of revenue as hijackers take your customers.
Potential account suspension if buyers report quality issues.
How to Protect Your Private Label Brand
✅ Step 1: Enroll in Amazon Brand Registry
Provides trademark protection and access to A+ Content
Helps remove unauthorized sellers faster
✅ Step 2: Use Amazon Transparency Program
Assigns unique product codes to prevent counterfeiting
Buyers can verify authenticity before purchase
✅ Step 3: Monitor Your Listings Daily
Use software like Sellerise or AMZ Alert to detect hijackers
Report counterfeiters through Amazon’s “Report a Violation” tool
✅ Step 4: Secure Your Supply Chain
Source products from trusted suppliers and avoid leaked inventory
Consider custom packaging & branding to make replication harder
🔹 Conclusion
Vigilance, proactive protection, and utilizing Amazon’s security tools help sellers eliminate hijackers and build a trustworthy PL brand.