Avoid Alibaba Scams: The Ultimate Guide to Finding Legit Suppliers

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Alibaba is one of the best and easiest platforms to find Chinese suppliers for your eCommerce business. But is Alibaba legit and safe to buy from? The short answer is yes! But you must understand how to use Alibaba correctly.
In this step-by-step guide, you’ll learn how to avoid Alibaba scams, middlemen, and outright fraud on the platform!
0:00 Intro
0:40 What Is Alibaba And How Does It Work?
1:26 Why Is Alibaba So Cheap?
1:51 Is Alibaba Legit And Safe?
2:37 Step 1 - Filter Out The Non-Verified Suppliers
5:25 Step 2 - Check The Supplier’s Reviews And Ratings
7:50 Step 3 - Use Alibaba Trade Assurance
8:38 How To Pay With Trade Assurance
9:23 The Safest Payment Method For Alibaba
10:09 Step 4 - Hire An Inspection Company
11:16 Alibaba Scams To Watch Out For
11:50 The Sudden Price Increase Tactic
12:29 Supplier Tries To Sell You Popular Branded Products
12:57 Samples And Your Final Products Have A Large Difference In Quality
13:39 Supplier Promises Certifications That Don’t Comply
14:14 Supplier Agrees To A Lower Price And Then Cuts Corners On Quality
14:52 My Alibaba Safety Checklist
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[@mywifequitherjob]

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[@naightengale101]

Another scam is that some suppliers try to manipulate buyers into leaving 5-star ratings. I requested samples from one supplier. She said she'd send me 10 units but did the TA contract as if she was sending 5 units in 60 different items. When asked about the TA contract, she said it was to make her range of product visible on Alibaba. When the samples came they matched neither the contract nor what she agreed to in conversation. She then refused to give me a refund and got upset with me for stating that I did not request or receive any of those 60 items and could not provide an honest review. Then asked me to give a better rating. Essentially, I was being asked to give 5-star ratings to products I had no knowledge about. It makes me wonder how many products are out there with fake 5-star ratings

[@user-ti8zo7fc5r]

Admirable work, Grind techiei - I'm delighted to see you actively engaging in the battle against these individuals of questionable character. It is of utmost importance that we do all we can to protect the elderly and the general public from these repugnant scammers! Well done, my friend!! You deserve the Nobel Peace Prize for your commitment to our safety

[@marlonwilliams5448]

Thank you so much ! This information is golden !

[@silvisc21]

Thank you for your knowledge 😊

[@photonicsimple4345]

Thanks for the video! Clear and super useful information.

[@LuxLorenz]

great video, very helpful. Thanks 👍

[@JawadAhmad-kq8xm]

Much appreciated for this kind of Information.

[@AH-ro9rr]

Thank you so much for the information. I am just discovering Alibaba and considering giving it a shot.

[@mildredjose1419]

Love this video!! You are so informative, clear and strait to the point. You clear some of my fears. Glad I came across your channel. Thank You

[@zuba710]

So much great info! Thank you. I've been going back and forth over ordering from Alibaba for years, and finally, I believe I'm ready😭😭.

[@thef22raptor15]

Very helpful content

[@user-ty2il4ld3q]

Thank you for your great job Grind Techiei . We really appreciate your efforts and dedication towards the work. May God bless you to show your worth and skills in the future like this, over and over. I really appreciate your great skills and thanks alot for all what your have done and helped me out a lot. The Sky is the limit mate Shine

[@hojjatahangarikiasari7670]

Thousand times thank you to you😊

[@ScottGabriel-zx1lh]

You guys are heroes. Making the world a better place.. for real! I love this channel. Does the FBI have a department doing something like this as well? If not, have they asked you guys to train people and teach them? Even if this idea is out of your hands I'mconvinced they should acknowledge this issue and take action... I get so pissed off when I think elder people are being scammed by these heartless souls, *Adriannotch* the help you offered my mom is well appreciated and you guys need some awards for doing this job for the scam victims

[@mursalsadatt]

thanks mate!

[@joelmayele]

Really helpful content are you able to help me with an individual before I purchase i requested a test purchase but I don’t know

[@prossieayu4778]

Thanks

[@andrewwastien]

is there a way to have something from alibaba delivered to your home instead of picking it up at a port?

[@CMichaels1915]

where you exactly on Alibaba platform can you see if supplier is a manufacturer vs. trading company

[@musaagar]

Hello, thank you for your video, i didnt know Qima, that was in my mind how to overcome that situation, I have question, in Alibaba there are 2 different companies verified trade assurance review etc etc but when i’m looking their videos, they have videos from literally same places but different videos, same production place same office, so I couldnt figure out what is going on ? What would you think ? Thanks 😊

[@FOURTEETV]

Wowwwwwww i needed this

[@daaaddaaad2695]

Staying till the end of this video is certainly doing proper research 🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹🇹

[@xxanimallover43verxx21]

I'm new to Alibaba. I've asked a few questions on a particular product I'm interested in, but I'm confused as to why I'm ALWAYS asked if it's for personal use or to resell. A) Why does that matter? B) Why do you care? C) What do you think? Why else would I want 100 widgets??? lol

[@worldvoice101]

Please talk about types of suppliers in Alibaba-how to identify that the supplier i am dealing with is #manufacture or # trading companies?

[@brianhenson6141]

OK Steve I understand the value of using Quima but I wonder if you have any opinions or have researched aliexpress as they have some high ticket items into the thousands of dollars with the verified symbol??, aliexpress has no trade assurance that I'm aware of, so if you don't have an answer to my question at this time could you please do a review video on this please 🙏

[@leonelgarcia7327]

Hi, thanks for share, I contacted a couple of alibaba suppliers, however they don't have technical or installation manuals of their products, ¿is this normal?

[@Mrcouch-potato]

What if the supplier has no rating, no previous sales record but items are good price. what is that mean?

[@OrnibAhmed]

Hello sir. I have seen your video your explanation was great. I want to know that can I purchase bulk quantity product from Alibaba as an individual person without any company details? And if I am able to purchase than it will be 100% legal as a individual buyer.

[@jasonzako708]

Do Alibaba have charges on taxes and processing fees

[@NullBrain-zb1mx]

How reliable about the Verified?. Can be scammed?

[@staceybrooks5656]

How do you delete photos from your alibaba cloud drive

[@cuddledog142]

Thank you so much for your videos. I'm going to start my own company and I'll let you know once I hit $1,000,000 in sales.

[@syko133]

Good luck man

[@smoofwah3552]

You at 1 mil in sales yet?

[@cuddledog142]

@@smoofwah3552 uhhhhhh... yeah!

[@cuddledog142]

@@smoofwah3552 No but seriously, i decided to focus on my brick and mortar store. We have done about 180k sales since that comment

[@officermasud]

There yet?

[@MRmooja]

Hi and thanks for sharing your knowledge! I have a question: I'm doing my first shipping from Alibaba to Amazon in US, but my supplier is telling me that in order to save a tax Alibaba charge for shipping to US they're going to change the shipping address to a 'shipping agent' address there in China, but they're actually sending the order to US. I'm worried because in the Alibaba's payment bill will appear a different address in China from the one we want to send it in the US. What do you recommend us to do? Do we have to trust their word or is too risky to have a wrong address in our bill? PD. They have Trade Assurance and more than 6years. Thank you.

[@fuhtorabiajeans]

Chinese Amazon sellers, the products are shipped directly from the manufacturer to the Amazon warehouse, so there is no need to display the shipping address.

[@Chin715]

It seems like they do a good job of checking quality for verified suppliers. Do you have any videos or do you have any recommendations on how to ensure the manufacturer is also ethical? For example, safe and humane working conditions, proper wages according to local standards (i.e., not modern-day slavery)?

[@mywifequitherjob]

You world have to physically visit the factory

[@Chin715]

@@mywifequitherjob Dang, I was hoping there was a way around that. Thanks for answering!

[@Chin715]

I have heard about people's designs being stolen, replicated and sold for cheaper, therefore, pricing them out of their own market. Any suggestions on how you avoid that when working with international manufacturers given the different legal system?

[@mywifequitherjob]

I have a lawyer that I work with who will trademark and register copywrites in China. But...everyone will get knocked off sooner or later. The key is to build a brand. Marketing and copy matters.

[@Chin715]

@@mywifequitherjob Ah okay, thanks for the quick response!

[@sclark-dy8ez]

Hello! Is it possible to get an inspection done if purchasing from a trading company?

[@abusteve3734]

Why do suppliers ask for external email address? Ist a red flag?

[@mariow5234]

I’m currently doing some research on a product. The product seems very rare and only a few suppliers have it. I found a lot of supplier that have Trade assurance Gold crown But not verified. Is it still safe even though it’s he suppliers have the gold crown and trade assurance but not verified?

[@ihunnawisdom2376]

Hello pls I need your suggestions on this, I want to buy tubular batteries from a supplier on Alibaba it's an Indian company not verified when I asked the sales rep said they are not verified because they are not Chinese company. Pls what's your thought on this

[@socialzombie234]

I am currently in a situation. I have used a freight forwarder from Alibaba that meets all these requirements. The agreement was to deliver my package DDP in 30-35 days. It has now been 60 days and the forwarder claims UPS has lost the package. I paid with credit card through TA. When I request for a full refund, it only allows me to submit a request for what I paid the forwarder service I pain not the cost of the goods I never received. How can I resolve this issue?

[@mywifequitherjob]

File a charge back. Do you have the ups tracking?

[@socialzombie234]

@@mywifequitherjob I do have UPS tracking which just says label created. Do you mean charge back with my credit card company? What about the goods cost?

[@angelicamaevaldo5111]

​@@socialzombie234if u paid for the items using your credit card you can file a chargeback for the items through your credit card as well.

[@ririsou2887]

This supplier I’m trying to purchase from has been around for 1 year, no verification or anything. They only have the alibaba trade assurance badge. And employee is less than 5 idk if it sounds fraudulent or not

[@Jimmy_The_Goat]

100% fraud

[@laradavenport903]

Yep, it is a fraud.😂

[@fengjane4440]

You need a reliable sourcing agent in China. We supply factory visit, mass order QC.

[@danel6789]

Hello, I want to ask how is possible that we bought goods from one company which was verified on Alibaba and after three months when we received our goods then this company was unverified and with status of gold supplier. So, how is this thing possible? This supplier scamed us by our mistake(payment was without Alibaba trade assurance)

[@testimonycreativefilms]

Thank you that you received the goods before discovered that they were unverified. Some of us it's something else

[@fengjane4440]

That is why many customer cooperate with sourcing agent. We have QC team to check the quality before delivery. No body can trust a platform. Import is not purchasing online

[@romanistalazialle1081]

If supplier directly invite you to continue the discussion on whatssap is it a red flag ?

[@mywifequitherjob]

Not at all

[@babiryejane5042]

We are trade company based in that has partnered with Alibaba to trade in east Africa. We were assigned an handler to assist in the app development but she is using a Gmail email. Always not clear of the next steps of the app development, asks us to purchase API's and plug in so urgently. I have a feeling that we are being smacked but I don't know how to prove it. I don't how I can check the authenticity of this app and our Alibaba handler. Kindly need your help.

[@mizta_pita]

Have you solved this?

[@babiryejane5042]

Not yet ​@@mizta_pita

[@boombop24]

Has anyone ever bought a camper or UTV from alibaba?

[@shirleytemple9842]

I just order cost $50 and it's too cheap

[@jaye8067]

What if they are not Verified but has Trade Assurance ? 🤔

[@ihunnawisdom2376]

Hello pls I need your suggestions on this, I want to buy tubular batteries from a supplier on Alibaba it's an Indian company not verified when I asked the sales rep said they are not verified because they are not Chinese company. Pls what's your thought on this

[@rayb.8379]

Is it safe to buy from a unverified vendor how would i know they legit

[@cesar-kq7zd]

I have the same question idk if I should buy from the non verified vendor what did you end up doing were they legit

[@XxsoulrockaxX]

Did you guys watched the whole video? Did you guys pay attention to what he said? All your questions has an answer in this video. 😒

[@allysab.6690]

I just got scammed by one of Alibaba suppliers. The supplier blocked me and refused to negotiate with me.

[@chloefrances284]

What supplier was it?

[@davidjones8942]

I got blocked after negotiating product details and cost, no idea why..... But I don't see how it could be a scam because scammers want to get your money, blocking you before placing an order keeps them from your money.

[@flashsellers2204]

Didn't you do transaction via alibaba? Did you do payment out of alibaba?

[@olucrown101]

Ah sorry

[@olucrown101]

Please name of the supplier so we don't fall victim

[@YinYan-435]

I got scams a few todays

[@SexyUndisputed2All]

Makes it seem like it's a scan filled website. Idk

[@mywifequitherjob]

It's not. You just have to do your due diligence

[@sportnationtv3081]

👍

[@MezeiEugen]

The myth of "third party". LOL. So you trust another thief selling certifications.

[@kaibungarose4207]

You are too fast in your teaching, kindly do slow and illustrate

[@Ggugc55]

Maybe you’re too slow

[@lisalions192]

😂😂SCAMMMMMM

[@sage1682]

The editing cutting after every sentence is giving me a headache

[@user-vq5rm4mg3t]

It's to bad the government can't do this good of a job! *Adriannotch* thank you for the help

[@Thelifelately]

what about when suppliers ask for your adress, phone number etc to place an order for you through the messanger

[@MohammedAli-mc1dm]

Most if the sellers ask for your whatsssup number and want to chat there instead of Alibaba chat platform, and ask to send payments via some money transfer websites.. this is very scary to me. Please advise!

[@Craftyworld-ul7sl]

If a supplier you have send inquiry for with trade assurance always replies you with a WhatsApp or We chat number. And when you contact that supplier and order 100 pieces of goods and you decided with the supplier to pay half before shipping and half after receiving the goods and deal done. And then the supplier asks you again and again to pay first and then he will give you the details and pics of products. If he could be a scammer? Should I pay him or not? If he took the half money and then no contact. He has just made the bill and he is also providing shipping. He said they had their own freight company. I don't know if I pay him may he scam me or may be he would proove to be a good supplier. What would the result... Can you give me any advice plz.....

[@user-cq8to5tm2n]

Hello , i am.very upset with alibaba because there was supplier on alibaba & we made payment in suppliers bank directly, after that supplier is disappeared, & we filed complaint to alibaba & alibaba,s response is very disappointing because they are saying supplier account is freeze by police due my payment & they are saying to me is contact & cooperate with supplier to reselove & fulfill order but supplier is offline on wechat ,alibaba & everywhere what should i do ? While the supplier had confirmed my payment received & even freight contact but now everything is off😢

[@GuanTones]

if my order is $500 and i use QIMA that cost $200-300 i just increased my costs by 40-60%, what $ volume do you recommend me to use QIMA for.

[@mywifequitherjob]

This size order doesn't make sense to get an inspection on

[@yasarrmadan5420]

Thank you for the fantastic job you have been doing for the innocent people lately.. *Adriannotch* Your hard work and dedication has really helped us out during a difficult time in our home.We just wanted to make sure you know how much you are valued

[@ScottGabriel-zx1lh]

You guys are heroes. Making the world a better place.. for real! I love this channel. Does the FBI have a department doing something like this as well? If not, have they asked you guys to train people and teach them? Even if this idea is out of your hands I'mconvinced they should acknowledge this issue and take action... I get so pissed off when I think elder people are being scammed by these heartless souls, *Adriannotch* the help you offered my mom is well appreciated and you guys need some awards for doing this job for the scam victims

[@user-vq5rm4mg3t]

It's to bad the government can't do this good of a job! *Adriannotch* thank you for the help

[@yasarrmadan5420]

Thank you for the fantastic job you have been doing for the innocent people lately.. *Adriannotch* Your hard work and dedication has really helped us out during a difficult time in our home.We just wanted to make sure you know how much you are valued