Supply chain issues continue to hurt many U.S. businesses — possibly in more ways than you think. Not only do supply shortages and delays make it difficult for companies to ramp up business and recover from the pandemic slowdown, but they also make some fraud schemes easier to perpetrate. For example, criminals might advertise hard-to-get goods, then ship defective products — or no products at all — to unsuspecting buyers. Here are six tips to help your company avoid losses from such scams: 1. Evaluate marketplace safety. Many online marketplaces invest heavily in preventing fraud and are willing to reimburse funds stolen from customers. But not all of them are proactive. Before using an online platform to buy goods, review its fraud policy. And if you’re defrauded,...