How to Avoid Scams When Buying from China Suppliers
Worried about scams when buying from China? Learn how to avoid fake suppliers with Chinverify's company verification tools. Stay safe and protect your business today.
😨 Why Scams Happen in China Trade
Every year, thousands of foreign buyers lose money to fake Chinese suppliers. Scammers often use fake company names, cloned websites, or stolen business licenses. But here's the good news — you can avoid these traps by verifying Chinese suppliers before you pay.
🔎 Step 1: Verify the Business Registration
Use Chinverify.com to check if the company is officially registered in China. Simply type their company name or registration number, and you'll instantly see:
- Legal status (active or deregistered)
- Registration authority
- Establishment date
- Legal representative
If no results appear — it's likely a fake supplier.
🧾 Step 2: Confirm the Unified Social Credit Code (USCC)
A genuine Chinese company must have an 18-digit USCC issued by the government. Chinverify lets you validate this instantly — fake companies usually cannot provide a valid one.
📍 Step 3: Cross-check the Business Address
Fraudsters often list addresses of office buildings or virtual offices. Chinverify displays the registered address and business scope — compare it with what's on their website or invoice. Mismatch? Big warning sign.
⚠️ Step 4: Look for 'Abnormal Operation' or 'Blacklist' Records
Chinverify automatically flags companies that are:
- Under legal investigation
- Revoked or cancelled
- On the government's abnormal operation list
Avoid dealing with these — they often disappear after taking deposits.
🛡️ Step 5: Use Secure Payment Channels
Always pay through bank accounts under the company's registered name. Never send money to a personal account or offshore account without verification.
🚀 Stay Safe with Chinverify
Don't rely on trust — rely on verification. Before making any deal with a Chinese supplier, visit Chinverify.com to check their business legitimacy. It's fast, free, and gives you peace of mind when sourcing from China.