Supplier red flags are warning signals that buyer exposure may be increasing faster than evidence. A single red flag may be explainable, but repeated inconsistencies should slow the order process.
Common red flags
- Bank details do not match the supplier entity.
- Supplier avoids factory role questions.
- Price changes after sample approval.
- Certification claims are unsupported.
- Production photos lack context.
Use the supplier risk index and Alibaba verification guide.