Outcome: a first-pass background check on a supplier or buyer before you commit real money.
- Open Perplexity or ChatGPT with web search enabled.
- Search the company’s registered name, not just their trading name.
- Ask it to find business registration details, reviews, and any red flags mentioned online.
- Cross-check anything found against official business registries for that country.
- Never rely on AI research alone for a large payment, use a verified trade or escrow service too.
Pro tip: Search the company name alongside words like “scam” or “complaint,” patterns show up faster that way.