Additional Resources

Safe Trading Tips

The following resources provide additional information to help insure safe trading and protect your company:

Knowing Internet Fraudulent Transactions

Computer Crime and Intellectual Property Section (CCIPS) --responsible for implementing the Computer Crime Initiative, a comprehensive program designed to address the growing global computer crime problem.
Hoaxbusters --get information about fraudulent email chain letters, warnings, offers, and pleas for help; computer viruses, and more. From the Department of Energy.
Interpol: Information Technology Crime--includes a FAQ on information security, a checklist of IT security and crime prevention methods, and more.
Cybercrime on the Internet--includes definitions of the most common types of cybercrime. From Jones Telecommunications & Multimedia Encyclopedia.
Computer Crime Research Resources--includes a definition of computer crime. By Bruce T. Fraser of Florida State University.

Reporting Fraud Cases

Web Police --fighting all forms of Internet crime. A part of InterGov.
Internet Fraud Complaint Center (IFCC) - -provides an avenue for fraud victims to file complaints. A partnership between the FBI and the National White Collar Crime Center.

Learning How to Protect Yourself Online

Site Seeing On the Internet --guide to help you prepare for your voyage on the Internet and avoid fraud and deception en route. From the U.S. Government.
Internet Fraud Watch --news, updates, and advice from the National Fraud Information Center.
Internet ScamBusters --information to help you avoid getting ripped off by Internet scams, fraud, misinformation and hype.

You can contact the following credit companies to get credit reports against the traders that you need to know more detail information:

North America & Europe

Dun & Bradstreet (D&B)
is the world's leading provider of business information, enabling business-to-business commerce for nearly 160 years.
Asian Company Profiles Ltd (ACP)
is a subsidiary of the FBR Group of companies, market leaders in providing Asian corporate information and support to international businesses operating in Asia.

Asia

Asian Company Profiles Ltd (ACP)
is a subsidiary of the FBR Group of companies, market leaders in providing Asian corporate information and support to international businesses operating in Asia.

Mainland China

Asian Company Profiles Ltd (ACP)
is a subsidiary of the FBR Group of companies, market leaders in providing Asian corporate information and support to international businesses operating in Asia.
Huaxia International Business Credit Consulting Co., Ltdis a leading provider of Chinese business credit information and ratings.
Xin Hua Xin

Japan

Asian Company Profiles Ltd (ACP)
is a subsidiary of the FBR Group of companies, market leaders in providing Asian corporate information and support to international businesses operating in Asia.
Coface Group
A complete seamless service and protection offering for enterprises.

Ask for the phone number and fax number, call the numbers they provided to confirm that they are available with the certain numbers.
Check with the business registrar in the country of the suppliers to ensure that the business is legitimate and licensed.
Pay for a sample before purchasing in bulk to be sure that the product meets your expectations. Or, ask for the freight collect term of sending the requested samples especially if your product is more expensive among other general goods.
Ask for an inspection service to ensure the products meets the required general standard and coincide with the provided samples.
Engage in business with our paid member China Suppliers, and TrustPass on our website as we are in constant contact with them and know that they are legitimate to provide the qualified products in certain business field.
Make sure do not pay for the products in cash but select L/C or D/P instead.
If the trader keeps on talking about payment or other sensitive issues rather than pursuing the regular business process, more attention are suggested to be given to the transaction.
In addition, you're suggested to take necessary legal measures in the event of any trade dispute or perpetration.