Module 11: How to Verify a Buyer or Supplier
Title suggestion:
👉 “Step-by-Step Guide to Verify Buyers & Suppliers in Agro Trade”
🎯 Module Objective
By the end of this video, learners will:
- Know the step-by-step process to verify a company
- Understand how to use government portals and tools like DGFT, MSME, and Import Export Data
- Identify red flags and safe checks before making payments
- Practice verifying a real company online
Video Structure & Script
1️⃣ Hook (0:00 – 0:45)
“You found a buyer for 100 kg of turmeric and they ask for advance payment. But how do you know they’re real?
Paying the wrong person can mean losing money, goods, or both.
In this video, I’ll show you how to verify any buyer or supplier step by step, so you can trade safely.”
- Animated trader sending money, then a red alert icon appears
2️⃣ Step-by-Step Company Verification (0:45 – 3:00)
“Step 1: Check their website — does it look professional? Are contact details valid?
Step 2: Verify GST number — use the GST portal to confirm registration
Step 3: CIN (Company Identification Number) — check company type, directors, and registration date
Step 4: IEC (Importer Exporter Code) — for exporters, verify via DGFT portal
Step 5: Reviews & references — search online, social media, or ask other traders
Step 6: Export data — check if the company actually ships products via portals like Import Export Data or trade databases”
- Pick one company online and follow these 6 steps to verify authenticity
- Step-by-step animation with each verification step highlighted
3️⃣ Tools to Use (3:00 – 4:00)
“Useful verification tools:
- DGFT Portal: Check IEC details for exporters
- MSME Portal: Check if small businesses are registered
- Import Export Data: Check shipment history, product type, and volume
- GST Portal: Verify GST registration, status, and PAN
These tools give you concrete proof that a company is legitimate.”
- Open one portal and practice checking a company’s registration or export data
- Animated browser with DGFT, MSME, and Import Export Data logos
4️⃣ Red Flags & Safe Checks Before Payments (4:00 – 5:00)
“Red flags to watch out for:
- Requests for large advance payments with no verification
- Email domains that are personal (Gmail, Yahoo) instead of company domain
- Inconsistent contact information
- No shipment history or references
Safe checks:
- Always verify company registration and export history
- Start with small trial orders
- Use secure payment methods (LC, Escrow, Advance via verified platforms)”
- Make a list of at least 3 red flags to watch for in future trades
- Split-screen showing “Red Flags ❌” vs “Safe Checks ✅”
5️⃣ Call to Action / Task (5:00 – 5:30)
- Pick one buyer or supplier online
- Verify website, GST, CIN, IEC, and reviews
- Check export data if applicable
- List any red flags or safe points for future reference
- Checklist animation ticking off each verification step
🧭 Module 11 Recap
| Section | Duration | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Hook | 0:00–0:45 | Show why verifying companies is critical |
| Step-by-Step Verification | 0:45–3:00 | Teach learners how to check authenticity |
| Tools to Use | 3:00–4:00 | Introduce official verification portals |
| Red Flags & Safe Checks | 4:00–5:00 | Teach scam awareness and safe trading |
| Call to Action | 5:00–5:30 | Learners apply verification to one company |
🎨 Visual / Engagement Suggestions
- Animated step-by-step verification flow
- Portal screenshots (DGFT, MSME, Import Export Data)
- Split-screen showing red flags vs safe checks
- Checklist animation for learners’ actionable task
💡 Teaching Style Reminder
- Keep explanations visual, step-by-step, and story-driven
- Include one practical action per video so learners immediately apply verification skills
- Emphasize safety first, especially for small traders