Safety Tips
OmniPath connects buyers and suppliers but does not process payments or guarantee deals. Use these tips to protect yourself on every transaction.
For Buyers
- Verify business name, address, phone, and email through more than one channel before sending payment.
- Ask for a written quote that includes price, quantity, lead time, shipping terms, and total landed cost.
- Request references or prior customer examples when ordering high-value goods.
- Avoid wire-only payments to unverified parties. Prefer methods with buyer protection where possible.
- Confirm shipping documentation, customs paperwork, and Incoterms in writing before goods leave the port.
- Keep a clear paper trail. Every commitment in email or written message.
For Suppliers
- Confirm the buyer's identity and shipping destination before quoting bulk orders.
- Use written purchase orders or quotes that both parties countersign.
- Set clear payment terms (deposit, milestones, final balance) before production or shipment.
- Be wary of urgent, oversized, or vague requests with mismatched contact details.
- Document delivery handoffs with photos, signed receipts, or carrier tracking.
- Report suspicious requests to OmniPath through the Contact option in the footer.