Related Accounts Suspension: How to Prove You're Independent

What is Related Accounts Suspension? Amazon's policy: One seller, one account. If Amazon links multiple accounts to the same person or entity, ALL accounts may be suspended. How Amazon Links Accounts: 1. Shared Login Information - Same email address - Same password - Same phone number 2. Device Fingerprinting - Same computer/browser - Same IP address - Same cookies 3. Financial Information - Same bank account - Same credit card - Same address 4. Business Information - Same company name - Same registered address - Same directors/shareholders 5. Operational Patterns - Same suppliers - Same product catalog - Same customer base How to Avoid Getting Linked: ✅ Use completely separate: - Email addresses - Phone numbers - Bank accounts - Credit cards - Computers (or different browser profiles) - IP addresses (different networks or VPNs) ✅ Keep records separate: - Different supplier contacts - Different product lines - Different branding How to Appeal Related Accounts Suspension: Option 1: Prove Independence If you truly operate independently: - Provide documentation showing separate ownership - Explain any false positives (shared office, shared ISP) - Show different business operations Option 2: Admit and Close If you did have multiple accounts: - Admit to the violation - Close the extra account(s) - Commit to operating only one account - Request reinstatement of the main account Our Success Rate: 60%+ on related accounts appeals