How are campaigns verified?

Campaign creators verify their identity before they can withdraw funds.

We use a multi-layer verification system to build trust and prevent fraud:

Identity Verification

Before campaign creators can receive funds:

1. Email verification — confirm account ownership
2. Phone verification — additional identity confirmation
3. Stripe Connect — bank account and identity verification through Stripe
4. Document verification — ID verification for higher withdrawal limits

Verified campaigns display a verification badge.

AI-Powered Moderation

Our systems automatically review campaigns for:

• Suspicious content — misleading claims or prohibited categories
• Duplicate campaigns — same cause appearing multiple times
• Fraud patterns — behavior matching known fraud indicators
• Policy violations — content that violates our terms

Flagged campaigns are reviewed by our team before going live or continuing to accept funds.

Community Reporting

Anyone can report a campaign they believe violates our policies:

• Reports are reviewed within 24-48 hours
• Verified issues result in campaign suspension
• Serious violations may result in permanent bans

Payment Protection

All payments are processed through Stripe:

• Bank-level security — encrypted transactions
• Fraud detection — Stripe's built-in fraud prevention
• Dispute handling — chargeback protection for buyers

What We Don't Verify

We verify identity, not outcomes. We can confirm that a person is who they claim to be, but we cannot guarantee:

• How funds will be used
• That stated goals will be achieved
• The accuracy of all claims in campaign descriptions

Use your judgment. Check campaign creator profiles. Look for verification badges.