Independent Trade Risk Intelligence

Cross-Border Verification & OSINT for High-Risk Transactions

Structured, evidence-based investigation before money, documents, or commitments move. Built for importers, exporters, traders, and logistics operators exposed to counterparty risk.

How It Works

Evidence-first verification workflow used in real investigations

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Step 1 Verify

Identity & operational reality

Establish whether the counterparty exists as claimed and operates in the way it presents.

  • Registry, ownership, directors, sanctions screening
  • Address reality, warehouse/factory proof, staff signals
  • Phone, email, domain, and infrastructure consistency
Step 2 Investigate

Links, reuse, and hidden networks

Identify connections that are not visible in isolation but emerge across cases and data.

  • Linked companies, agents, logistics, and intermediaries
  • Reused documents, images, certificates, and narratives
  • Behavioral patterns across platforms and regions
Step 3 Decide

Clear outcome, documented risk

Translate findings into an understandable risk position before money or documents move.

  • What is verified, unverified, or contradicted
  • Key risk signals and escalation points
  • Proceed, pause, or stop — with justification

When to Verify

Situations where a basic self-check is no longer sufficient

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Risk signal Payment

Money or payment instructions change

Sudden changes in bank details, beneficiary names, or urgent payment requests.

  • New IBAN, SWIFT, or intermediary banks
  • Pressure to bypass normal approval steps
  • Mismatch between contract and invoice details
Risk signal Counterparty

New or unverified counterparties

First-time suppliers, agents, logistics partners, or intermediaries in the deal.

  • Limited operational history or inconsistent profiles
  • Use of personal emails or messaging-only contact
  • Reluctance to provide verifiable documentation
Risk signal Pressure

Time pressure or secrecy

Attempts to accelerate decisions or limit visibility before verification.

  • “Today only” pricing or expiring offers
  • Refusal of video calls or site visits
  • Requests to skip standard checks “just this once”

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Independent verification and investigation based on real risk signals

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Scope Verification

What can be verified

Each request is handled individually, based on the actual risk scenario.

  • Suppliers, exporters, agents, intermediaries
  • Logistics companies and freight forwarders
  • Documents, certificates, invoices, bank details
Output Report

What you receive

Findings are documented clearly, with sources and limitations explained.

  • Verified, unverified, and conflicting facts
  • Key risk signals and escalation points
  • Clear recommendation: proceed, pause, or stop
Process Request

How to start

Start with a short description of the situation — not a long brief.

  • Who you are dealing with
  • What is being offered or requested
  • What raised concern or uncertainty

About

Scam Intel is an independent initiative focused on exposing fraud, misrepresentation, and hidden risk in cross-border trade. This is not an agency or marketplace — work is conducted personally, case by case.

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What I do

  • Supplier and exporter verification
  • Logistics company and freight-forwarder checks
  • Document and certificate analysis
  • Trade patterns and pricing anomaly review
  • OSINT-based risk assessment

How this is different

  • Cross-source verification — not single-registry screenshots
  • Context and behavior signals — not checkbox compliance
  • Explainable findings — not vague trust scores
  • Uncertainty is stated clearly if something can’t be verified

Independence & transparency

Scam Intel operates independently. No partnerships with suppliers, logistics companies, or platforms being investigated.

  • Conflict-free conclusions
  • Direct communication
  • Accountability for each assessment

If you need a guaranteed approval or rubber stamp, this is not the right service. If you need clarity before commitment, it is.