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Grade FFailed — Fraud

Paper Company Detection Case

산동성 소재 유령 화학 회사 (실명 비공개)

Shandong Province, China Zirconium PropionateNovember 2025

Audit Background

A supplier the client found on 1688, claiming 'proprietary factory' and '10 years of experience' while offering competitive pricing. The client commissioned AIMZ for an audit before proceeding with the transaction.

Inspection Results

0 Pass6 Fail

Corporate Identity (Business License/USCC)

No actual factory at business license address. Registered address is an office building

Factory Facilities

Factory photos posted online confirmed as stolen from another company

Production Equipment

No proprietary production equipment. Orders subcontracted to anonymous factories on a per-order basis

Satellite Photo Cross-Check

Satellite imagery of provided factory address does not match actual building

Tianyancha Analysis

Minimal capital (100K CNY), established less than 1 year, multiple previous company closures linked to CEO

Blacklist Check

Prior fraud cases confirmed under similar company names

On-Site Photos

Online Image (Stolen)Online Image (Stolen)
Actual Registered Address SiteActual Registered Address Site

Final Verdict

Failed — Fraud

Confirmed as a classic Paper Company. With no proprietary factory, production equipment, or QC system, a Grade F (Failed) rating was assigned. We strongly recommend discontinuing any transactions with this entity.

Key Lessons

The 1688 'certification' badge, global HQ images, and competitive pricing are classic Paper Company bait. Cross-checking the business license address with satellite imagery alone can filter out most ghost companies.

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