In theory, the avenue of dropshipping is eather easy. You sell the merchandise, the wholesaler sends it directly to your customer. However, with more and more bogus companies appearing on the web, here are some easy and easy to follow tips to ensure that you avoid becoming the victim of a dropshipping swindle.

1. Do your Research

Perhaps the most crucial thing to do is to do some research on the company that you are considering doing business with. Search the internet and see if other people have had any problems with them. People generally write about bad experiences to warn others not to get caught out.

1. Call & Email the Company

You’d be surprised just how many scammers out there have a very pretty website with support areas and email addresses – but they don’t actually work. So many people get caught up in fancy graphics that they trust the business is honest. Don’t assume. Call. Then email. A trustworthy company will be happy to hear from you.

1. Avoid the Fees

Most companies will charge a ‘drop shippers fee’ which is often an item based fee which they will hit you with on ever sale. It also usually eats into your profit so you’re left with nothing. Honest drop shippers won’t charge you this fee, as their costs will have been covered in the price of their merchandise.

1. No Refund Policy

Make sure your dropshipping company offers refunds. As a business, you’d expect that a certain proportion of your customers may want to return the item. A reputable dropshipper will have a returns and refund policy – if they don’t it’s going to end up hurting your pocket.

Following these simple steps will help you avoid the dropshipping scams that so many people get caught out by.