Check a seller and product reference
Compare business identity, establishment, exact model and recall notices before a purchase decision.
Prepare the task
Seller identity and product safety are separate checks. An identified business does not establish the authenticity of an advertisement or the absence of risk.
- Listing URL and seller name
- Product model, reference and batch if available
- Claimed business identifier, without banking details
Follow the method
- 1Connect the identities
Compare the site notices, proposed invoice and register. A name difference may need an explanation; do not automatically conclude fraud.
- 2Match the exact product
Record brand, model, reference and batch. Search for matching notices and read their criteria rather than relying on a similar image.
- 3Document discrepancies
Keep the URL, date and precise observation. Seek clarification through a verified channel; do not pay merely to resolve an alleged urgency.
- 4Place a test result in context
When using a comparison, record model, edition and protocol. Compare the offered reference with the tested one before transferring a conclusion.
The website name differs from the invoice name: check the legal notices and invoicing entity, then ask for an explanation before drawing a conclusion.
Choose the resource for the missing evidence
The directory records identify publishers and link to their official services. Choose by task; inclusion does not guarantee an outcome.
| Task | Resource | Check |
|---|---|---|
| Compare legal identity | Annuaire des Entreprises | Match legal unit and establishment. |
| Find a French recall notice | RappelConso | Compare reference, batch and affected period. |
| Explore a European alert | Safety Gate | Read the described product and risk. |
Compare these directory resources side by side →
A completed record to understand the method
Fictional example: values, times and situations below demonstrate how to document a decision. They do not describe an actual service or application.
| Element | Observation in the example | Next action |
|---|---|---|
| Seller | Same trading name, different address | Identify the invoicing establishment |
| Product | Same range, different reference | Compare the exact model |
| Offer | Price excluding delivery | Calculate cost on a common basis |
Keep a useful record
Use these fields in your own notes. This page does not collect your documents or personal details.
- Claimed seller and compared identifier
- Product: brand, model and batch
- Notice, date and matching criteria
- Discrepancy and clarification needed
Read these points directly on this page.
If a notice matches, read and follow its authority or professional instructions; this pathway alone does not assess individual risk.
Common questions
Does registration prove a seller is reliable?
Identification helps comparison; it does not guarantee the transaction.
Does finding no recall mean there is no risk?
No. A search depends on the reference, available information and date.
The trading name differs from the legal name. What next?
Record both names and the stated identifier. Compare the seller’s details with the official business record, then check contact information through an independently found channel. A name difference needs explaining; it alone is not enough to conclude fraud.
A recall names a similar model, but the batch is unreadable. What should I record?
Photograph readable markings and copy the complete product reference. Keep the recall link and mark the batch as undetermined. Ask the manufacturer or the recall contact how to identify it; similarity alone cannot establish that the product is outside the recall.