u/Maynk008

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Hi everyone,

I'm based in India and I'm testing a simple service for importers who want extra confidence before placing an order with a new supplier.

Instead of relying only on emails or video calls, I can arrange an on-site factory visit and provide an independent report.

The report can include:

Factory photos and videos

GPS location confirmation

Basic production capability check

Machinery and workforce observations

Packaging and inventory photos

Live video call from the factory (if requested)

A written summary with my observations

I'm currently looking for a few early customers to validate the service and improve the reporting format.

If you've ever hesitated to send payment because you weren't sure whether a supplier was genuine, I'd love to hear:

What information would you want from an inspection?

What would make you trust an inspection report?

Would a service like this be useful for your business?

If you're interested in trying it or have suggestions, feel free to comment or send me a DM.

I'm exploring a startup idea to reduce fraud in international trade.

The biggest pain point I've noticed is that exporters, especially SMEs, often struggle to verify whether an overseas importer is genuine before shipping goods.

I'm thinking about building a platform that combines:

Company verification from multiple sources

Risk score for importers

Payment/default history (where legally possible)

Community reviews from exporters

AI-based fraud alerts

My question is:

If you are an exporter, importer, freight forwarder, or work in international trade, what is the biggest trust problem you've personally faced?

Also, would you pay for a service that could significantly reduce the risk of getting scammed? Why or why not?

I'm looking for honest criticism more than praise.

I'm exploring a startup idea to reduce fraud in international trade.

The biggest pain point I've noticed is that exporters, especially SMEs, often struggle to verify whether an overseas importer is genuine before shipping goods.

I'm thinking about building a platform that combines:

Company verification from multiple sources

Risk score for importers

Payment/default history (where legally possible)

Community reviews from exporters

AI-based fraud alerts

My question is:

If you are an exporter, importer, freight forwarder, or work in international trade, what is the biggest trust problem you've personally faced?

Also, would you pay for a service that could significantly reduce the risk of getting scammed? Why or why not?

I'm looking for honest criticism more than praise.

Hi everyone,

I'm researching problems faced by exporters and importers during international trade.

I want to understand:

How do you verify that a new importer/exporter is legitimate?

Have you ever faced fraud, fake buyers, payment scams, or document issues?

What tools or services do you currently use for verification?

What's the biggest trust-related problem that still isn't solved well?

I'm exploring the idea of building a platform focused on trade trust and verification, so I'd love to hear real experiences.

Thanks for any insights.

Hi everyone,

I'm researching problems faced by exporters and importers during international trade.

I want to understand:

How do you verify that a new importer/exporter is legitimate?

Have you ever faced fraud, fake buyers, payment scams, or document issues?

What tools or services do you currently use for verification?

What's the biggest trust-related problem that still isn't solved well?

I'm exploring the idea of building a platform focused on trade trust and verification, so I'd love to hear real experiences.

Thanks for any insights