Copper Scrap Scams

We will be looking at how to avoid copper scrap scams. Copper Scrap is a very popular material in the electronics industry. Due to shortages it has become very expensive in some parts of the world. We will be looking at Copper scrap scams and how you can safely buy it from legitimate suppliers. To do this, we will be looking at Copper scrap in China and Africa. These are the two largest suppliers of copper scrap in the world.

Many have been scammed trying to buy copper scrap from China and for the Chinese their scheme is very straightforward. They advertise 99.9% copper wire scrap but it is actually lower than that. Sometimes they mix the stock with coded iron and aluminum.

Our encounter with Chinese suppliers of copper scrap was not very good. We made contact and asked to visit their facility which they happily accepted. Our tickets were booked and we went to Shandong City. The director was a very friendly man and he took us around the facility. We saw the stock of more than 6,000 metric tons and was happy. The order was placed and we made a deposit of $20,000. They were supposed to package the wire scrap for us to pick up the next day.

When we arrived the warehouse the next day, we were welcomed and shown the packaged product. Their technician showed us the test from their machine which showed 99.9% copper. We asked for another test which they refused. A wire was sticking out and my friend pulled it out. It was then we discovered it was iron coated with copper paint.

Upon discovering this, they became extremely aggressive. We simply asked for a refund and were told we should come back in 1 week. This is just a few of the stories we receive daily from concerned businessmen. Many have been scammed and businesses ruined. This forum was created to help business people meet the real suppliers of copper scrap around the world.

How copper scrap scams work in Africa

Copper scrap scams is much more sophisticated in China than Africa. The scam is run by young boys in Africa who have infiltrated B2B Classified sites and social media platforms. They target unsuspecting business people by offering very cheap rates. The scammers operate like a real company and will send you documents to proof their legitimacy.

Scammers in Africa target mostly those who cannot travel. Their number one targets are people looking to buy online. They will assure you they can take care of delivery and ask for a small advance fee which will be used to pay taxes and shipping. Many fall for these scammers and send them money.

We all want easy businesses with huge upsides but if something is too good to be true then you should avoid it. The copper scrap business is a very difficult one and you must be ready to travel in order to succeed. Bottom line is the scammers from Africa will always ask you to make an advance payment and will discourage you from traveling to their country. They want everything to be done online and will give excuses as to why you cannot visit their warehouse for inspection.

Note: There are no suppliers of copper scrap from Africa online. They do not need Alibaba to sell their products because buyers come to them directly. Send inquires for direct contact with the suppliers.

How to avoid the scam

We have given the information on how the scammers operate therefore you now know how to avoid them. You should be wary of cheap rates. If it is too low then there’s a high possibility that they are scammers. Those trying to buy copper scrap from China must go with their own device to test if what they are receiving is 99.9% pure copper. Without that they will give you something that is mixed with iron. It is a very common scam in China and many have fallen for it.

Those looking to buy copper scrap from Africa should stop looking for suppliers on Alibaba. We have a list of legit suppliers in Africa and will link you up with them. Our platform was created to ensure that buyers meet the real vendors. If you are in contact with anyone claiming to sell copper wire scrap in Africa, send us their information for verification.

We do not charge any money for our services and we are not middlemen. All we do is expose scams and bring together real businessmen. Your only chance of buying copper scrap from Africa is through us or vendors recommended by us.