A website to verify Chinese supplier

https://www.cnverify.com/

It has some information that is not available on Alibaba, such as registered capital, shareholder information and foreign investment information.

Search your Chinese supplier on it to verify it for free.

Reduce your procurement risk.


The following is a valuable post I read today:

what’s a good way to tell if they are scamming?

Heads up everyone! Lately, a lot of people have been asking how to avoid getting scammed by Chinese suppliers. Here’s some real-world advice I’ve picked up:

Check the location

Stick with major manufacturing provinces like Guangdong, Zhejiang, Jiangsu, and Shandong. For example, Shenzhen Huaqiangbei is known for electronics, Yiwu for small commodities. If a random electronics factory pops up in Tibet or Xinjiang… just block them. No questions asked.

Product range shouldn’t be all over the place

A legit factory usually specializes in one category. Like, a plastic injection molding factory might make plastic toys, shower curtains, or keycaps. If they suddenly offer plasma TVs and food and clothing? Red flag!

Ask for a video

Real factories can show you their production lines, warehouse, even workers in action. If the video is shot in someone’s bedroom or living room—or just shows a pile of goods in cardboard boxes—be cautious.

Check the business license

Always ask for a business license and verify the company info yourself!

Be careful with payment

NEVER pay with Bitcoin. Avoid personal bank transfers too. Use Alibaba Trade Assurance or wire to the company’s official business account—those are the safest options.

Avoid high-risk products Watch out for:

Luxury/branded goods (likely to get seized by customs)

Food and medicine (too risky)

Electronics (a lot of counterfeits) Especially if the prices are too good to be true—think twice.

Don’t fall for “too good to be true” deals

Phrases like “exclusive source,” “zero risk, high profit” are classic scam bait. For new suppliers, always start with a small trial order (say, 100–500 units). Only scale up once they prove reliable.

Bottom line: Stay sharp and don’t hand over your money too easily. There are plenty of scam tricks out there!

Great post, solid tips that every importer should keep in mind, especially with the number of scams floating around lately.

I’d also add that using tools like Qichacha or Tianyancha to look up Chinese supplier info is a game-changer. You can check registered capital, shareholder details, legal rep info, and even see if the company has been involved in any legal disputes. It gives you an extra layer of due diligence that Alibaba alone can’t provide. I’ve avoided a few shady suppliers by spotting inconsistencies between what they claim and what’s actually registered.

Definitely agree on starting with a small test order and always verifying the business license, those few extra steps upfront can save you thousands later.