Foreign companies using wire transfers

A lot of foreign companies out there only use wire transfer or western union. I know they do this to avoid taxes and other government related problems. How do we know which ones are scams. Does anyone know of any reliable companies that use these methods? What information do I need to get out of them if they are say from china.

You just need to find out if they are a reputable business and if they are you possibly can trust them. I myself have actually used this payment method before and have been scammed.

Yeap.... Ask for business registration proof. Ask for references such as customers. or post it up. Some of salehoo members might know if it is reliable or not. Some of senior members have been through a lot of suppliers and scammers too, i think.

I get ripped off here and there but find a lot of good suppliers using those methods. I just wish there was an easier way to tell if they are friend or foe.