Your inbox says:
"Hi, we are interested in bulk orders. Kindly send your best price list ASAP. —info@goldentree-export.com"
Looks promising? Maybe.
But is this a real buyer… or a waste of time?
Before you respond, run this5-point fake inquiry check—and see howSaleAIhelps you instantly confirm if the lead is real.
a. Generic Domain with No Website
📌Red flag:
Email ends with a domain you've never seen before—and there's no working site behind it.
🔍Check with SaleAI →CorpDomain Check
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Paste the domain → Get company profile
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See registration status, contact details, social links
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Flag if the domain is newly created or blank
✅If it’s real:You’ll see company info, contact emails, and possibly trade data matches.
b. No Company Signature or Contact Person
📌Red flag:
The email ends with just “Regards” or a first name—no title, no phone, no business footer.
🔍Check with SaleAI →EnterpriseScope
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Search the domain or company name
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Look for any matching decision-makers or procurement titles
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Check if email matches known roles or departments
✅If it’s real:You’ll see verified profiles, roles, and associated contact info.
c. Strange Product-Region Match
📌Red flag:
A buyer from a non-importing country suddenly requests a high-volume technical item.
🔍Check with SaleAI →TradeLink AI Insights
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Enter the product keyword or HS code
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Check if this country has import activity for it
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Validate if this company or region aligns with trade data
✅If it’s real:You’ll see recent transactions, volumes, and potential legitimacy.
d. Pressure for Immediate Pricing Without Basic Questions
📌Red flag:
They want a price quote… but never asked about MOQ, specs, shipping, or packaging.
🔍Check context using SaleAI timeline + email source flags
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Is this a newly added lead?
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Did they open previous info links or not?
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Is the email linked to any known trade activity?
✅If it’s real:Their behavior shows real interest, not a generic email blast.
e. Free Email Providers (Gmail, Yahoo) for “Company” Messages
📌Red flag:
Any serious B2B buyer uses a corporate domain—not *@gmail.com.
🔍Check with SaleAI → Domain Lookup
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Enter their claimed company name
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Cross-check with domain registration and staff email pattern
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Flag if the domain doesn't exist or doesn't match their name
✅If it’s real:You’ll see matching domains, real contact emails, and legit online presence.
Bonus Tip: Save Validated Leads for Future Follow-Up
Once a lead is verified:
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Add them to CRM
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Tag by score or risk level
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Push toEmail SmartReachfor structured follow-up
🎯Keep clean data. Avoid wasted replies.
Final Reminder: You Can’t Afford to Waste Time on Fake Leads
Every fake inquiry you reply to meansone real lead you missed.
With SaleAI, verifying B2B inquiries takesseconds—not hours.
And once you trust the lead, you already have their contact, company, and data—all in one place.
