Sourcing Tips

  • 5 Red Flags to Watch for on Alibaba Proforma Invoices

    5 Red Flags to Watch for on Alibaba Proforma Invoices

    For most Amazon and e-commerce sellers, the Proforma Invoice (PI) is the final document you receive before pulling the trigger on a wire transfer. It’s also the exact moment when most sourcing scams occur. While Alibaba’s Trade Assurance provides a safety net, savvy “ghost factories” and brokers have found clever ways to bypass those protections…

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