How to Avoid Sourcing Scams

This guide covers the essentials of how to avoid sourcing scams. Use it as a practical checklist while you evaluate suppliers, compare evidence, and move from research to outreach.

What you will learn

• How to apply this topic during a live sourcing workflow
• Common mistakes buyers make in the safety stage
• How to combine marketplace data with web and supplier-site verification

Next steps

Run a search or deep research session in China Sourcing AI to apply these practices to your product category and export a shareable shortlist for your team.