Back in 2022, our journey began not as the watchdogs we are today, but as hopeful business individuals seeking growth and collaboration. Alongside five of my dedicated business partners, we were sourcing products from wholesalers, looking forward to scaling our businesses and serving our customers with integrity. But February 2022 turned our dreams into a grim reality. Our warehouse was unexpectedly raided, and the aftermath was devastating. All our Amazon accounts, painstakingly built over the years, were shut down, casting a long shadow over our efforts, aspirations, and trust. We were victims, but we refused to let our story end with victimhood. With resilience, determination, and a renewed purpose, we united more robust than before. We recognized a critical gap in the market: a lack of transparency and accountability. The slimy suppliers, with their underhanded tactics of peddling stolen, inauthentic, counterfeit, or deceitfully refurbished inventory, had wreaked havoc on not just us but countless other unsuspecting businesses. That's when "Supplier Watchdogs" was born. Our mission became clear: to ensure that no other business falls prey to such suppliers. By creating this comprehensive database, we aim to spotlight these unscrupulous vendors and protect other businesses from the pitfalls we experienced. With Supplier Watchdogs, we've turned our setback into a drive for industry-wide transparency, with the hope that these deceitful suppliers will be pushed out of business for good. In our adversity, we found purpose. We're here to ensure that you can source with confidence and security. Your trust is our responsibility. Let's work together to create a transparent, accountable, and thriving business landscape.