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I Lost $12,000 to a Fake Agro Company — Then I Built a Platform to Stop It

by Generic H2 (Embedded) on August 15, 2025

I Lost $12,000 to a Fake Agro Company — Then I Built a Platform to Stop It
Hi. My name is Darina — and before launching Agrix Marketplace, I worked in agro procurement.

Sunflower oil, wheat, barley, corn — I was constantly sourcing suppliers for

different markets.

And every time, it felt like gambling.

It was nearly impossible to find:

a verified agro exporter
who was actually serious
and not trying to scam you on WhatsApp
💥 Then I lost $12,000 to a fake exporter
The company looked legit:

A professional website
Beautiful product descriptions
Ukrainian origin
Active WhatsApp and email support
I sent a request.
A manager replied quickly. Spoke fluent English.
Told me they couldn’t do LC because of “war complications” — and banks didn’t support it.

Instead, they insisted on TT 30/70.
They even offered a 110% payment insurance.

And yes, I fell for it.

We signed the contract.
I sent $12,000 prepayment.

Then the classic story began:

Delays at the border
Customs issues
Logistics excuses
Ghosting
Then: blocked
No goods. No refund. No reply.

🕵️‍♀️ We went to the police — and discovered the truth
We weren’t the first.
This “company” had been scamming buyers around the world for years — changing names, emails, phone numbers.

Same scam. Different victims.

The investigation is ongoing, and I hope they’ll get what they deserve.

🤯 But here’s what really hit me
Not just the money.

The real pain was realizing that:

❌ A clean website means nothing
❌ A professional manager means nothing
❌ A PDF contract means nothing
❌ Even an “export license” means nothing

If there’s no real verification, you are not protected.

🔎 We tried using existing B2B platforms… and got even more frustrated
Before building anything, we tried to find a better solution.

We tested the most popular B2B platforms — and it got worse:

Platforms full of fake accounts and outdated listings
Not focused — selling everything from steel to socks
Zero KYC. Anyone could register and post fake offers
No clear separation between agro, retail, or anything
And worst of all… the pricing
You have to pay $500–$5,000 per year
Just to see who might answer your product request
No monthly plans. No refund. No guarantee.

And even if you pay more, you can buy a “Gold” or “Platinum” badge — no verification needed.

Fake companies buy their way into trust.

That was the final straw.

💡 That’s when we decided to build Agrix Marketplace
We asked ourselves:

What if there was a platform only for real agro companies — where every account is verified?

What if:

You couldn’t buy a badge, but had to earn trust
Verification was mandatory — before you can even subscribe
Every deal was negotiated privately and securely, inside the platform
And the whole marketplace was focused only on agro B2B — not mixed with mining, machinery or clothing?
So we built it.

🔐 What makes Agrix Marketplace different
Agrix Marketplace is a global B2B marketplace for verified agro exporters and buyers.

Here’s what we do differently:

✅ Mandatory KYC/KYB for every account (buyers and sellers)
✅ You can’t pay for visibility or badges — no fakes in the top list
✅ Verification is required before you can access the platform
✅ Private chats with document sharing — not on WhatsApp
✅ Every message is saved — and can be used as evidence in case of disputes

If your company fails verification — you’re blocked before you ever reach the market.

🧠 For real companies, it’s 2–5 minutes
Uploading your registration docs and export license takes 2 minutes max.
We verify it and unlock your access.

For real exporters and importers — it’s easy.
For scammers — it’s impossible.

🚀 We’re launching in a few days
Right now we’re finalizing our MVP.
Polishing UX and testing every flow.

At launch, we’ll give every verified company 3 days of full access for free.
So you can explore live deals, chats, and connections — before committing.

🙏 I’m not writing this to sell
I’m writing this because I’m tired of seeing honest businesses get hurt.
Tired of platforms that help fake companies succeed.
Tired of marketplaces that confuse chaos with “opportunity.”

We believe agro trade deserves better.

That’s why we built Agrix Marketplace.
And maybe — you’re one of the people we built it for.

🌾 Agrix Marketplace— secure B2B for real agro companies.
💬 Want early access?
Message me directly on LinkedIn —
👉 https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryna-kryvolapova-71440029a/

I’ll personally add you to our early user list.
Launch is coming very soon.

Let’s rebuild trust in agro trade — together.

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