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Field guides, scam-pattern breakdowns, and recovery playbooks for global buyers sourcing from China.
May 12, 2026·11 min read
Alibaba Supplier Scam Patterns in 2026: The 7 Red Flags Every Buyer Misses
A field guide to the seven most common Alibaba supplier scams in 2026 — from gold supplier impersonation to escrow bypass — with the exact red flags to check before you wire a deposit.
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Read Apr 22, 2026·9 min read
How to Verify a Chinese Factory Remotely (Without Flying to China)
A practical 8-step remote verification process for vetting a Chinese factory before placing an order — covering business license checks, video tours, third-party audits, and the documents most buyers forget to ask for.
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Read Mar 30, 2026·10 min read
I Sent a Deposit to a Chinese Supplier and They Disappeared — A 2026 Recovery Guide
Step-by-step recovery actions for buyers who have been scammed by a Chinese supplier: chargebacks, Alibaba dispute escalation, PSB reports, lawyer routes, and the realistic recovery odds for each.
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