Identity
Confirm the legal entity, website domain, business email, relevant registration, and actual operating contact.
Understand the function of any listed address instead of assuming it is a warehouse.
Verify bank beneficiary changes using a separate, trusted channel.
Goods
Match brand, title, UPC or GTIN, model, pack count, condition, expiration requirements, and quantity.
Request current availability and lead time. Stock lists can become stale.
Terms
Get the quote, minimums, payment terms, refund or cancellation conditions, freight responsibility, inspection expectations, and shortage/damage process in writing.
Independent evidence
Look for credible customer history, trade references, marketplace history where relevant, directory records, and consistent company information. Treat anonymous reviews and self-written claims as weak evidence.
Questions buyers ask
Is a business license enough?
No. It is one identity check, not proof of inventory or performance.
Should I place a test order?
A smaller first order can reduce exposure, but it does not replace verification.
What is the biggest payment warning?
A last-minute beneficiary or account change that cannot be independently verified.