How company verification works.
TrustyDoer records evidence by fact and source. A verified profile is not a safety rating, endorsement, or guarantee.
Status meanings
Pending Research means no decision is recorded. Research in Progress means active review. Source Identified means a source has been found but the fact is not confirmed. Partially Verified means some facts have suitable support. Verified means the minimum identity-evidence checks passed. Unable to Verify means suitable evidence could not be confirmed. Rejected means the profile did not meet the evidence standard.
Evidence by fact
Administrators record a field, finding, source URL, source type, source tier, date checked, and private research notes. Evidence edits and overall status decisions are retained in an administrator-only history. Private notes and reviewer account details are not shown publicly.
Source tiers
Tier 1 is an official government registry or regulator record. Tier 2 is a company's official website or legal document. Tier 3 is independent reporting or research. Tier 4 is a third-party directory, review platform, or social source. Tier 3 and Tier 4 sources cannot independently verify a licence or regulated status.
Minimum Verified standard
The server requires suitable Tier 1 or Tier 2 evidence for business existence, official website, legal entity, registration country, and business scope, plus a Tier 1 registration source. Companies in financial-services categories also need a Tier 1 regulator record for the regulator or licence-status field. This does not verify every claim or guarantee service quality.
Frequently asked questions
Does Verified mean a financial company is safe?
No. It means the minimum identity and profile evidence standard was met. Financial permissions are separate facts and must be checked with the relevant authority.
Can news coverage verify a financial licence?
No. Tier 3 and Tier 4 sources may provide context, but cannot independently verify licensing or regulator status.
Last updated: Nov 9, 2026