Hi,
I’m a beginner in Amazon FBA and looking to do wholesale OA. I found a few from online searches, but most of them post their products on Telegram, and it sounds like a scam to me. I’m not sure if they’re offering original products.
Can we trust those wholesalers on Telegram?
Has anyone had experience dealing with those wholesalers?
Be careful with those Telegram groups, they might not be legit. Try going straight to the brands and ask for their authorized distributors; that way, you’ll get authentic products.
You’re right to be cautious, most so-called “wholesalers” on Telegram, especially those pushing daily deal lists or claiming direct access to big brands without requiring business credentials, are either reselling arbitrage finds or outright scams. Legitimate wholesale distributors in the U.S. won’t usually advertise on Telegram channels; instead, they require a business license, EIN, and sometimes a reseller certificate to open an account. For genuine wholesale sourcing, look into suppliers like Frontier Co-op, EE Distribution, Kole Imports, HBA Wholesale, or regional distributors that work with specific categories. You can also attend trade shows like ASD Market Week or use wholesale directories like Wholesale Central or Faire. Focus on suppliers that provide proper invoices with full business details, as that’s key to staying compliant and for ungating purposes. Avoid Telegram-based deals unless you personally know and trust the seller, because verifying authenticity and accountability is nearly impossible on those platforms.