Fraud is especially easy on the Internet. Scam artists can set up websites, post messages on trade boards, and send unsolicited email to your business.

The first step in protecting your business is to exercise good judgment and common sense in your deals. do your homework before making payments on any goods or services. Conversely, don’t ship goods or provide services until you have researched the buyer and agreed to payment terms.

Minimize the Risks of Business Fraud:

1. Don’t judge a company by their website alone. A website does not make a company legitimate.

2. Be cautious of anyone using a free e-mail account.

3. Don’t respond to West African unsolicited email proposals.

 4. Be sure you have a verifiable physical address for the company. Verify telephone numbers.

5. Get bank references for all new business contacts.

6. Make sure your bank is one of the top 100 international banks.

7. Hire an independent agent to control the shipment of goods to you. Get a third party certificate prior to shipment. That way, you’re guaranteed full shipment.

8. Dont send free samples. If you do, have the client pay for shipping & handling costs to make sure they have a real interest.

9. Check with the Better Business Bureau to see if there are complaints lodged against the company. Check websites that monitor fraud such as the National Fraud Information Center/Internet Fraud Watch.

10. Make purchases from reputable companies who are willing to supply you with the following information: Business license, broker license, or contractor license number Name of their bank, so you can check account references State agencies they are registered with Membership in associations

By working with Vizen, you can be sure that the suppliers presented to you are trustworthy and carefully selected. Our job is to ensure a safe and benefitial deal for both parties.