Sample Manual Evidence Review
A fictional example showing how we present public footprint signals, evidence gaps, and questions to ask before payment.
Supplier
ABC Machinery Co., Ltd.
Product
5,000 BPH Bottled Water Filling Line
Quotation
USD 28,000
Destination
Nigeria
This public footprint snapshot for ABC Machinery Co., Ltd. is based on the information and links provided by the buyer. It summarizes publicly observable signals, possible Chinese entity matches, and evidence gaps — so the buyer can evaluate what is known and what still needs to be confirmed before sending a deposit.
Possible Chinese Legal Name
ABC Machinery (Guangdong) Equipment Co., Ltd.
Possible USCC
91441900MA4UXXXXX
This entity was identified from public platform listings and domain registration records. Not independently confirmed. The buyer should request a scanned business license and verify that the beneficiary name on the payment account matches this entity.
Evidence Gap
Business license not yet provided. USCC not independently verified against official registry.
| Signal | Finding | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Platform listing | Active Alibaba storefront — 3 years | Alibaba |
| Company website | abcmachinery.cn — registered 2019 | WHOIS |
| B2B presence | Also listed on Made-in-China.com | MIC |
| Social footprint | Limited social media presence — no negative signals found | Web search |
| Negative signals | No complaints, lawsuits, or scam reports found in public search | Web search |
Note: Absence of negative signals does not confirm supplier reliability. Public web search is not exhaustive.
Evidence Gap
Factory status is based on supplier claims only — not physically verified. No factory photos, videos, or live video walkthrough have been reviewed.
Quotation Amount
USD 28,000
Buyer Concern
Payment safety
- !The quotation is approximately 15-20% below average market price for comparable 5,000 BPH filling lines. This may indicate refurbished equipment, inferior materials, or hidden costs.
- !The quotation lacks detailed line items for shipping, installation, and training. These costs may be added later.
- !Supplier requested a 50% deposit — higher than the industry standard of 30%.
- ?Bank account beneficiary name not yet confirmed to match the possible Chinese entity above.
- 1Scanned business license (营业执照) to confirm the Chinese legal entity
- 2Factory photos or videos showing the production floor and equipment
- 3Detailed proforma invoice with all costs itemized (shipping, installation, training)
- 4A recent bank statement or letter confirming the beneficiary account name
- 5References from previous customers in West Africa
- 6Detailed equipment specification sheet for the filling line
- 1Are you a manufacturer or a trading company? Can you provide a live video walkthrough of your factory floor?
- 2What is included in the USD 28,000 quotation? Are shipping, installation, and training extra?
- 3What is the production lead time and your policy on delays?
- 4What warranty do you provide and how do you handle after-sales support for overseas buyers?
- 5Can you provide references from previous customers in West Africa?
- 6Can we pay via letter of credit or escrow instead of T/T?
- - Independent verification of the Chinese legal entity or business license
- - Physical factory audit or on-site inspection
- - Product quality or certification testing
- - Bank account beneficiary verification
- - OCR or automated document extraction
- - Legal advice or legal approval of any transaction
The public footprint snapshot above is based only on buyer-provided information and public web signals. For higher confidence before sending a deposit, a Manual Evidence Review includes:
- - In-depth review of the business license and company registration
- - Cross-check of payment account beneficiary against the registered entity
- - Review of uploaded documents (quotation, contracts, factory evidence)
- - Manual assessment of document consistency and red flags
- - Written review with findings, evidence gaps, and recommended next steps