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They are called TrustShields and they help you decide who to trust. Members with TrustShields have passed tests designed to screen out scammers.

TrustShields help you decide who to trust. DealStream members earn them voluntarily by passing tests designed to screen out scammers.

TrustShields are earned as follows: One shield is earned for being a member for over 6 months. One shield is earned for being verified by email. Member...

Yes. While our TrustShield tests are very good, they’re not perfect and some scammers slip by. You still need to do your own “due diligence” on members with ...

No. Having no TrustShields doesn’t mean that someone is not trustworthy.  In most cases, it just means they haven’t applied to earn them.

TrustShields are valuable. You need to have at least one TrustShield (Verified by Card, Verified By Phone, or Verified By ID) to be able to create posts or s...

It means a member has passed a fraud screening test using their phone. Here’s how it works: A member starts the process by entering their phone number on a ...

It means a member has passed a fraud screening test using a bank or credit card. Here’s how it works: A member starts the process by entering some data for a...

It means that a member has verified their identity with a government-issued ID, such as a passport, driver’s license or ID card. Here’s how it works: a membe...

It means that a member has passed a fraud screening test using their email address. Here’s how it works: a member starts the process by clicking on a link o...