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How Domain Age Helps Verify a Business
Domain registration age can confirm or contradict a business's claimed history. Learn how to check it with ICANN and what the result actually means.
Contractor Scams to Avoid in 2026 (Vetting Guide)
Avoid common contractor scams with a sourced checklist: license lookups, insurance proof, and down-payment limits before you sign or pay a deposit.
BBB Rating vs. Google Reviews: Which Matters?
BBB ratings and Google reviews measure different things. Learn what each one actually tracks, how they can be gamed, and how to combine them.
What Is a ProofScore and How Is It Calculated?
A ProofScore is a 0-100 trust rating built from state registration, domain age, BBB, and Google data. See exactly how each category is weighted.
10 Signs a Business Is Running a Scam
Ten warning signs a business may be a scam - pressure tactics, mismatched details, unlicensed work, and more - before you hire, pay, or share data.
How to Check if a Company Is Legit (2026)
Check if a company is legit with 7 verifiable signals: state registration, domain age, BBB rating, Google reviews, and more - before you pay.