Safe Ways to Pay a Business You Don't Yet Trust
When you're dealing with a new supplier or seller for the first time, how you pay matters as much as who you pay. Here's how to use escrow, staged payments, and safer methods to protect your money.
Safety articles
Practical tips to protect yourself from scams and fraud.
A Simple Due-Diligence Checklist for Vetting Any New Company
Before you sign a contract, pay a deposit, or ship goods to a new partner, run through this quick due-diligence checklist to confirm the company is real, stable, and worth trusting.
Prepaying an Unfamiliar Company? Run This Checklist First
Before you wire a deposit or pay upfront to a company you've never dealt with, work through this practical checklist to confirm they're real, reachable, and worth trusting with your money.
Clone-Firm Scams: How Fraudsters Impersonate Real Companies
Scammers often hide behind the name of a genuine, well-known company to look trustworthy. Here's how to spot a clone firm before you send money or sensitive information.
Phishing and Social Engineering: How to Protect Your Business and Staff
Phishing emails and social-engineering scams increasingly target employees rather than systems. Here's how to recognize the tactics and build defenses that actually work.
The Most Common Frauds Targeting Small Businesses (and Fixes)
Small businesses lose money to a handful of repeat scams — fake invoices, impersonated suppliers, and payment redirect tricks. Here's how each one works and the simple habits that stop most of them.
How to Tell If a Company's Reviews and Ratings Are Real
Reviews can make or break a company's reputation, but not all of them are genuine. Here's how to spot authentic feedback and avoid being misled by fake or manipulated ratings.
Why "Too Good to Be True" B2B and Wholesale Deals Are Usually Fraud
Rock-bottom wholesale prices and unbelievable B2B offers are one of the oldest tricks in business fraud. Here's why they work and how to test any deal before you wire a cent.
Scams on B2B Marketplaces: How to Spot Fraud and Trade More Safely
B2B trade platforms connect genuine buyers and suppliers, but they also attract fraudsters targeting businesses. Here's how to spot the warning signs and protect your company before you pay.
How Legitimate Businesses Can Build and Protect Online Trust Signals
A practical guide for small businesses on building genuine trust signals online and protecting their reputation from impersonation, fake reviews, and misinformation.
How to Verify a Business Exists in the Official Company Registry
Before you pay, sign a contract, or ship goods to a new business partner, a five-minute registry check can save you from costly mistakes. Here's how to do it properly.
How and Where to Report a Fraudulent Business: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you've been scammed by a business, acting quickly and reporting to the right places can help you recover money and protect others. Here's exactly how to do it.