Global Sources

### Review for Global Sources: Beware of Scammers and Shell Companies

I want to share my extremely negative experience with the trading platform "Global Sources." Unfortunately, I found that this platform is a haven for scammers and shell companies. "Global Sources" appears to actively support and cooperate with these criminal elements.

Shell companies operating on this platform are even awarded the "advanced" badge by "Global Sources" and presented as trustworthy businesses. This gives a false sense of security and easily misleads unsuspecting buyers. Complaints and evidence of fraudulent activities are ignored by "Global Sources," allowing these shell companies to continue finding victims and committing fraud.

My personal experience with "Global Sources" cost me nearly $10,000. Despite multiple complaints and clear evidence against the fraudulent company, my issue was simply ignored by "Global Sources."

I strongly advise against using "Global Sources." Do not trust the "verifications" on this platform. Be cautious and choose a reliable trading platform. Avoid "Global Sources" at all costs!

What´s the point to have a website where all suppliers are fraud...?

I request a quotation in some Chemical product and all these people just ask for "sample" fee... Not less than $200 USD for a sample that they don't even know where to be send...
You must be very naive to send money to any of these low level people...

Anyways, I'm sure this is the way they make their living...

I lost a good amount of money to a scammer (MyCanna Inc) trying to order skincare products and it is how people claim that Global Source is 100% hand in hand with these scammers. Let alone expecting any refund but they won't even remove the account after your complaint and proof.

Having recently participated in a trade show organized by Global Sources, I can confidently say that it is the ultimate B2B platform in the market. The event provided an incredible opportunity for me to connect with prominent buyers in the industry. What sets Global Sources apart from its competitors, including Alibaba, is the caliber of buyers it attracts. I was pleasantly surprised by the presence of larger buyers who showed genuine interest in my products. The platform's user-friendly interface and extensive network of buyers made it effortless for me to establish valuable connections. Without a doubt, Global Sources has proven to be an indispensable resource for businesses seeking impactful B2B interactions and access to bigger buyers.

I already suspected they were a scam, but then they told me that I would only have to pay shipping and customs in advance then pay the remainder when the item was delivered. But the same day I get a message that my item is held up in Romania and now I have to pay almost the full price in order to get the item released! Just a few hours after making the deal with me,, I asked them to refund my 7000 rupees I had given as down-payment and they refused. Very bad business. Do not use this company.

I would not recommend this place at all. When u use them to send inquiries for a product, it doesn't just go to that vendor. They hv it set up to where other places see it also. So when u get ripped off they dont hv to cover it bcuz they will tell u everytime that the vendor is not apart of their network. I'm telling u rite now none of them r apart of their network. Its all a scam. Also what u see as a product minimum is also a lie. Bcuz every vendor want u to buy a whole shipping container when the post says one box etc. Customer service won't help u at all. Its all about tricking u out of ur money. I checked one star only bcuz it made me.

I recently had an outstanding experience with Global Sources, and I can confidently say that it is the best B2B platform available. Unlike other platforms like Alibaba, Global Sources attracts a higher caliber of buyers, which significantly benefited my business. During a trade show organized by Global Sources, I had the opportunity to connect with a big buyer who showed genuine interest in my products. What impressed me even more was the seamless transition from online to offline through their O2O (online to offline) service. This allowed me to easily convert the initial online contact into a successful offline order. Global Sources' dedication to facilitating efficient and fruitful business interactions has truly set them apart. I highly recommend Global Sources to any business looking for a reliable B2B platform that connects them with bigger buyers and offers excellent O2O services.

They have no policy in place to protect customers. I still how scammers get verified accounts. Suppliers will contact you with intentions to defraud but the platform does nothing about if.

I believe the suppliers are regular people contacting suppliers to send samples to seem legit. When they get the large sum of money then you dont hear from them. After paying 30% of the money, they keep coming up with excuses to get more money. These companies are fraudulent and global sources website should really investigate these companies or maybe even be investigated themselves. These are not verified suppliers. They actually use company names then cut and paste their logos. I am starting to wonder if global sources is part of the scam. These sales people keep changing their names, websites, emails, etc. I would not deal with them. I've been trying to find a decent supplier on this site for 3 years and have done nothing but lost money. Oh, and even though they change names, they use the same name for all sales people and at different company, Lily Lin, Claire, Lily, Heidi, Peter, Rita, and Sales. These people do not work for theses actual companies, they are scammers

This is a very bad company to buy anything. One of the sellers scammed me and did not send the product, I wrote to the support service but they did nothing. Until now, this seller sells goods.
Saller namder **************
Company​ name. Bosalson Medicos
Name. Yusuf Aro

Thank you so much global sources and TukMed. I ordered some weight gain and weight loss products from TukMed and i my products got delivered today even though it took one more day for it to get here in Memphis.
But i'm so grateful my products are here and i highly recommend TukMed to anyone who needs supplements and other varieties of products. Their prices are good. Reach out to them on Whats app/Call: +90 - 536 - 695 - 1636

Dear China suppliers please do better as business people you ripping the people off here in America and other countries the benefit your pockets. How would you like if Americans scam you out of your hard-earned money. As business people we're just trying to make money and if you're honest with us you will be rich because we will keep you blessed financially as we become blessed financially so please my beautiful Chinese people do better don't rip people off God is watching that and he's not happy

A bunch of scammers who will steal your money and you'll never see any products! Don't be fooled by any good reviews, they're all scam reviews! Look at the bad reviews and you'll know for sure this is a SCAM company. I've reported them to the Canadian authorities!

Our Indonesian company is signed up as a supplier to this site. In 4 or 5 years we have yet to receive one genuine enquiry. Worse, since the commence of the COVID-19 pandemic we only receive fake enquiries from most likely unverified buyers accounts. Reading on top reviews from customers that where trying to use this site for genuine enquiries it seems that many companies advertising there are just the same scam. I guess I will have to see how to cancel our company account with Global Sources i. O. to not damage our own company image.

A few months ago, I purchased graphics cards from a seller on Global Sources. Unfortunately, I became a victim of a scam and lost $570. The seller's company was hacked due to their poor security measures, and the scammer was able to infiltrate their website and sell GPUs to unsuspecting customers on Global Sources.

I immediately reached out to Global Sources and requested their assistance in resolving the issue. Initially, I was disappointed by their response as they only shut down the seller's account without providing any further support. I felt that they could have done more to ensure that I received compensation from the seller before taking action.

Update:

I want to update my review as Global Sources eventually solved the issue. I received my lost funds and am grateful for their efforts in resolving the matter.

Although I was disappointed by the initial response, I must acknowledge that Global Sources provided the necessary support to resolve the issue. I would recommend the platform to others, but would also advise caution when dealing with sellers.

Global sources is totally fraudulent company publishing lies about fraudulent companies as legitimate.
I have lost thousands of Dollars trusting Global sources review of vendors/suppliers.
DO NOT USE THIS WEBSITE if you do not waist time and lose money. It is nightmare dealing with suppliers and vendors on Global Sources

Many terrible Chinese companies are selling over Global Source platform like: Shenzhen TechGroup LIMITED, Shenzhen Muweite Technology Co.,Ltd, YICHUN XINRUI ELECTRIC VEHICLE LTD, Dongguan Bufengzhe Electric Bike Factory and so on.
The problems are:
1. Low quality
2. Guarantee without real guarantee.
3. For the replacement parts during the guarantee period you have to pay shipping and sometimes the parts also.
4. Goods are very often not according to the specifications.
5. Many times no answer to your questions especially if something goes wrong.

The bottom line is that customers always buy a cat in a bag.
Recommendations: DO NOT BUY DIRECTLY FROM THE CHINESE COMPANIES, SUPPLIERS OR PLATFORMS!
MAXIMUM IS TO BUY SOMETHING UNDER EBAY OR SIMILAR BUYER PROTECTIONS!

I was scammed on their platform. THEY DID NOTHING!

DO NOT BUY FROM THIS SCAMMER. He only takes bank transfers and stole over $1150 from us.
Jessi Lin
Email:*******@cm-cooperation.com
Wechat: YOKI0301
What's app: **************
Website: http://cm-accessories.manufacturer.globalsources.com/si/*******221/Homepage.htm

I buy from global source
Company name seraphic stores seraphicstores.com
Salesman Nikolai vlasju, owner mr Boyle,
**************, **************
Two guy sales me auto diagnostic tool for 1600$ with free shipping, later want 2000$ for ownership documents, another payment 800$ for us costum and 950$ for yellow tag release
Still no items and money, seraphic stores not pick up the phones and emails, another guy agent here us *******7832 not pick up phone ether,
Lost money and items (if scam company really send)
No buy nothing from this company, defraud money