SaaS Account Sales: Red Flags to Watch

SaaS account sales are attractive but risky. Here are the red flags to watch for on EPICSWP.

Red Flags

1. Revenue with No Expense Data If the seller shows revenue but won't share hosting/API costs, something is hidden. Real SaaS has expenses. 2. Sudden Spike in Users If user count jumped 10x in the last month, those might be bot accounts created to inflate the valuation. 3. Single Customer Dependency If one customer accounts for >50% of revenue, the "business" is really a contract that could end at any time. 4. No Google Analytics History A real SaaS product has traffic data. No analytics access = no transparency. 5. "I'll Keep the Domain" The domain is the brand. If the seller wants to keep the domain, you're buying code without the business. 6. No Source Code A SaaS without source code is a rental, not an asset. You're at the mercy of the hosting provider. 7. Unusually Low Price A SaaS making $5K/month MRR selling for $10K? That's 0.2x ARR — way below market. There's a reason it's cheap. 8. Seller Pushes for Quick Close Legitimate sellers understand due diligence takes time. Rush = red flag.

How EPICSWP Protects You

With AI escrow:

• Take your time verifying everything — funds are safe
• Request and verify: Analytics, payment processor, user database, source code
• Test the application thoroughly before confirming
• If anything doesn't match, open a dispute

Aegis AI monitors the deal chat for scam patterns. If the seller tries to pressure you or move off-platform, it's automatically flagged.

The Safe Approach

1. Request 12 months of data (revenue, users, traffic) 2. Verify with independent sources (payment processor, analytics) 3. Get source code and documentation 4. Test the application yourself 5. Use EPICSWP's AI escrow for the transaction 6. Only confirm when 100% satisfied Don't let FOMO drive your decision. A legitimate SaaS at a fair price will still be there tomorrow. A scam won't.