Fraudsters target traders in many ways and use many seemingly legitimate processes and sometimes other companies’ good reputations, to disguise their true intentions. Below are some experiences our members have posted on our discussion boards. They do not necessarily reflect the views of Alibaba.com. It is valuable reading for all traders:

“Their scam is to send you samples that work and then when you purchase their $2000 minimum, they send you different chargers that don't work. When I compared the circuitry of the two chargers I found that they were totally different and the chargers they sent were missing a lot of parts.”  Read more…


“We approved the sample. We agreed to pay the amount …so, when we received the shipment we realized there was something wrong, the fabric quality was not matching the sample approved…” Read more...


“I ordered these jackets (120) about two months ago. I have since received only 43.” Read more...

Alibaba is dedicated to the fight against trade fraud. We encourage you to take part in our discussion boards and express your views. Tell us about your positive trade experiences as well as your grievances.