Below are some of the more technical-oriented questions that are frequently asked about ValidRecord. To better understand general FAQs about ValidRecord, please visit the home page.
What is iClear?
iClear is an industry-leading data hygiene tool for eads that ensures every data entry remains verified and secure. iClear helps you identify errors and inaccuracies before issues arise. Its data hygiene procedures mitigate mishaps and maintain the efficiency of lead flows.
Why should I use the iClear tool?
iClear ensures authenticity for diverse data types like IP addresses, phone numbers, and emails. iClear guarantees superior data accuracy, empowers real-time validation, appends lead/call parameters, and establishes fraud rules – all of which are essential for businesses that rely on lead generation.
What are some core areas of functionality for iClear?
iClear assists with Email Hygiene, Basic Phone Number Validation, Geo by Phone, Litigant Alert, Postcode Validation, IP Analysis Service, Phone Number Analysis, Litigator Database Lookup, and more.
What kind of lead insights and lead quality does iClear ensure?
iClear sets up your leads toward conversion paths and uncovers the lead journey with tools like IP analysis and user behavior insights. iClear also helps you differentiate your leads by intent, demographics, psychographics, and other parameters to gain improved and unique insights.
Can I identify leads that could be TCPA plaintiffs or litigators with iClear?
The Litigator Database Lookup third-party service is a helpful tool that allows you to identify potential leads that could be TCPA plaintiffs or litigators by validating the phone number. With the help of this service, you can segment your leads effectively and streamline your lead processing workflows. Using the response data provided by this service, you can set up the lead processing rules via our iClear feature. For example, you can set up the feature to automatically reject or add leads to the DNPL list based on the received information.
Does iClear have an email hygiene service?
The Email Hygiene third-party service offers you a comprehensive solution to validate a lead’s email address. It performs real-time validation using industry-standard protocols and algorithms to ensure high accuracy. According to the service’s data, each email address is assigned one of the categories: valid, risky, or toxic. The valid emails are active and can receive emails as they are verified and are safe to use. The risky emails are not entirely valid but may still be in use and may lead to spam complaints or bounces. The toxic emails are invalid and identified as honey pots, spam traps, or invalid email addresses that haven’t been cleaned up for an extended period of time. Using such emails can be consequential to blacklisting, low email deliverability, and damage to your company’s reputation.
How does iClear enhance lead verification and processing?
The HLR Lookup is a third-party service that allows you to verify the validity of a lead’s phone number. The service uses the Home Location Register, which is a main database that contains valid and up-to-date information on mobile phone subscribers globally. The service allows you to filter out leads based on the service response that determines if the phone numbers are active, switched on, and assigned to a specific network. Our platform utilizes the HLR technology to verify the status of a mobile phone number in real-time to check form fills, collect only accurate numbers, and set the lead processing rules to filter out low-quality leads which in turn improves your ROI.
Does iClear have IP analysis tools to help businesses prevent fraud?
The IP Analysis service is a helpful instrument for businesses looking to prevent fraud and protect their online assets. The service allows you to perform real-time validation of a lead's IP address and receive a fraud score based on 25 risk analysis data points. This means that every time a lead is processed, the service will score their data based on their IP address or device, email address, and phone number, providing you with a detailed assessment of their risk level to filter out low-quality or potentially dangerous leads. This information can be invaluable in identifying potential fraudulent activity and stopping it in its tracks. By using the IP Analysis service, you can quickly and easily detect suspicious behavior, such as IP addresses from high-risk countries, anonymous proxies, or known botnets, and take action to protect your business.
What kind of geolocation solutions does iClear offer to effectively assess my leads?
Geo By Phone is a reliable third-party service that comes with a wide range of features to help you manage your leads more effectively. This tool allows you to obtain detailed information about a lead's location by analyzing the phone number. When using Geo By Phone, you can quickly determine the country and area code associated with a lead's phone number. By analyzing this information, you can set up lead processing rules that take location into account. For instance, you can set up rules to filter out unwanted leads based on their location. By doing so, you can save time and resources by focusing your efforts on leads that are more likely to convert. Based on the service’s response you may set up the lead processing rules to reject the leads based on a country code (e.g. GB, US, etc). You may enter multiple area codes for the service’s configuration.
Does iClear offer user verification and chargeback defense globally?
The Phone Number Analysis third-party service is a helpful tool that ensures quick user verification and chargeback defense on a global scale. This service analyzes phone numbers in real time providing you with detailed information about each phone number, such as its risk score, country of origin, carrier, validity, and line connection status. When using this service, you can apply the lead processing rules to filter out the low-quality leads and easily verify the identity of your leads, thus reducing the risk of fraudulent activity and safeguarding the financial transactions of your clients.
How does iClear determine if certain phone numbers put my business at risk?
The Litigant Alert service is an advanced tool that helps you to stay alert and informed about any potential legal risks that may impact your financial well-being. With this service, you can search and analyze phone numbers for legal cases and identify customers who may pose a significant risk to your business or personal finances. With Litigant Alert, you can easily search and analyze phone numbers for legal cases. The service uses advanced algorithms and machine learning to identify customers who have a history of legal disputes, bankruptcies, or other financial risks. This allows you to set up the lead processing rules to filter out potentially risky leads. Based on the service’s response, you can set the lead processing rules to filter out the leads with the following statuses: Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, Fair Credit Reporting Act, Telephone Consumer Protection Act, or other.
How can I enhance lead data accuracy and processing efficiency for users in the US and UK by using iClear?
The Post Code validation third-party service is a useful tool that allows you to validate the accuracy and authenticity of a lead's ZIP code/postcode by cross-checking it against a comprehensive database of postal codes. Upon verification, the service extracts additional details, such as the state and location associated with that particular ZIP code. This feature saves you time and effort by eliminating the need for manual data entry, reducing the risk of errors, and ensuring the accuracy of your data when setting up your lead processing.
The service is available both for the US and UK regions.
How does iClear facilitate quick and reliable identity verification?
The Caller Identity third-party service provides you with a quick and reliable way of identity verification. The service allows you to perform real-time validation of an individual's first name, last name, address, and other identity-related details by using a third-party database. By verifying a lead’s phone number, you can ensure that the leads you process are of high quality and free of risks, providing your businesses a high level of security and accuracy in their lead processing operations.
What is the advantage of iClaim from ValidRecord?
iClaim makes sure businesses follow the rules by giving clear and unbiased proof of consent. Using its advanced data check service, iClaim improves the accuracy of information and provides instant insights. It also showcases certificates to demonstrate that leads are genuine. This helps businesses prove they:
Have proper consent
Are committed to following the rules
Obtain top-quality leads
What information does iClaim make available to lead buyers?
Thanks to impartial certification and lead documentation services, iClaim provides lead buyers with comprehensive information, transparency, and compliance. Such thorough documentation serves as a protective shield in potential legal situations.
When you buy leads, you get certificates for each one. These certificates give you written proof that the person gave their consent and also share important details about when and where the permission was given. The iClaim certificates provide all the crucial information about each user, including:
Geolocation
IP address
Browser
Operating system
Timestamp
Session activity
Why choose iClaim over sharing data without it?
ValidRecord’s iClaim is a crucial tool for making sure the leads you get are high quality. At the same time, it gives you an extra boost of confidence as a lead buyer. While you may already be passing data, iClaim offers unique advantages, including:
Independent certificates of authenticity for leads
Documented proof of consent
Immediate and actionable insights into leads
Comprehensive user information
Lead quality enhancement
Does iClaim vary for each advertiser?
No – iClaim maintains consistency across all advertisers. Instead of having different scripts for each advertiser, iClaim gives you a universal solution. It is a general solution built to assist in adhering to regulations such as the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA). iClaim offers progressive tools to record consent, track lead activity, and verify data.
Can I use iClaim with dynamic forms?
Yes. iClaim from ValidRecord seamlessly integrates with dynamic forms. The certificates it issues capture a comprehensive record of the HTML as seen by the consumer when the iClaim script becomes part of the page. This HTML is accessible to anyone with certificate access.
Do I need to set up iClaim separately for multiple offers on one page?
No, you don't. With iClaim from ValidRecord, you simplify the setup process and only need to implement the script once per page, no matter how many offers there may be. If a consumer signs up for multiple offers on the same page, you can pass the same iClaim certificate for each offer.
Do I need to generate a different iClaim certificate for each lead buyer?
No, you don't. iClaim streamlines the process of selling shared leads – you only need one certificate per lead. If you're selling the lead to multiple buyers, you can confidently share the same iClaim certificate with each of them.
Will the iClaim JavaScript slow down my site?
No, it won't. iClaim provides tools for consent documentation and lead quality improvement without compromising the speed and efficiency of your website. iClaim will maintain your site's optimal performance due to such factors:
Operational smoothness: iClaim is designed to operate in the background. Once you've got it set up right, it knows not to bother you until the whole webpage has loaded.
Easygoing chats: Initial and ongoing communications between the browser and iClaim are light, occurring in the background. This uses minimal network bandwidth and puts almost no strain on the user's CPU or memory.
User-focused responses: User actions are transmitted between the browser and iClaim only after the user has completed the action. There is no iClaim activity or load during the user's action.
Smart fetching: iClaim independently gets page assets from a remote host, without relying on the user's device. This process begins once the form has been submitted.
