Thread: Check, Re-Check, Re-Check, oh yeah, Re-Check Again

There are a lot of people out there that have been duped and straight-out scammed by both trading companies and manufacturing plants in China. Over time you will get a good idea at knowing what to look out for. Below are good points to save you money and more importantly your time.

1. The supplier asserts you send money by Western Union only, not directly to a bank account. This is a revealing sign of a supplier who's a complete fake. Always check up on the supplier through a Chinese supplier verification service before carrying on.


2. The bank account by the supplier doesn’t match the supplier’s credentials. This can mean that the supplier is concealing their identity, or not in reality related to the manufacturer at all.



3. Shortly before you attend a factory for a visit, the supplier informs you that the plant location or the name is not as they previously supplied, but is quite different. There may be legitimate reasons for a last minute change but the supplier should be capable of explaining it clearly.

4. The supplier assures you that production is in-process, but keeps on postponing sending you a sample. This shows us that the supplier is either supplying erroneous information, or does not have command over the manufacturing process or acquiring samples.

5. The telephone number doesn't answer or even reaches the right party. You must always call the supplier before becoming heavily engaged in an order to verify all of the contact information.

6. The website of the supplier doesn't work or shows data contradicting with the supplier’s identity. The information found on any website can be very telling. If the website doesn't work, then there might be a reason to start putting up your financial shields.



Being alert to these discouraging signs, it will save your brand reputation and your money. If you have any uncertainties for a supplier, it's always better to verify the supplier before going forward.

Western Union should send up a red flag right away for anyone doing business in this regard. And anyone who isn't flexible with payment methods is questionable in my opinion.