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WeChat factory vetting red flags
WeChat is where real factory salespeople live — and where copied certificates circulate. Red flags include refusal to video the line, pressure for immediate deposit, PDF reports that do not match lab databases, and accounts that change company names mid-chat. Pair WeChat discovery with license checks, warm intros, and your own CPSC-accepted testing plan.
Red flags
- Certificate thumbnails without lab report numbers.
- Different company name on license vs chat profile.
- No address for sample shipment to the plant.
- “Amazon already approved” with no ASIN context.
- Aggressive discount if you skip “testing paperwork.”
Safer patterns
- Move to structured RFQ on ShadowOps after registration.
- Video walkthrough with live timestamp questions.
- Small paid sample before tooling — not 30% deposit blind.
Questions people ask
Should I avoid WeChat entirely?
No — but never treat chat PDFs as compliance.
Can agents vet for me?
Agents help; importer still owns CPC and must verify testing.
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