Social-media loan adverts: five checks
Identify the actual advertiser, destination domain and conditions before clicking through. An advert's reach is not a trust certificate.

What to check
- Company identity
- domain and clear product conditions
Pause the requested action. Locate the organisation’s contact independently and verify the specific recipient, document or payment request there.
A decision to avoid
Assuming a paid advert has been individually approved as safe credit.

Your next action
- Identify the actual advertiser, destination domain and conditions before clicking through. An advert's reach is not a trust certificate.
- Pause the requested action. Locate the organisation’s contact independently and verify the specific recipient, document or payment request there.
- Keep the dated document or reference that supports the answer.
Questions about this decision
What should I check first?
Identify the actual advertiser, destination domain and conditions before clicking through. An advert's reach is not a trust certificate.
Which information do I need for this decision?
Company identity, domain and clear product conditions.
Which mistake should I avoid here?
Assuming a paid advert has been individually approved as safe credit.
How do I check company identity?
Locate the actual dated record for Company identity. Compare it with the other records in this checklist; ask the organisation responsible for any unexplained difference.
How do I check domain and clear product conditions?
Locate the actual dated record for domain and clear product conditions. Compare it with the other records in this checklist; ask the organisation responsible for any unexplained difference.
What should I do if a required detail is missing?
Mark it as unresolved. Ask for that precise detail before choosing; do not substitute an advertised example for your own document.
What is the next practical step?
Pause the requested action. Locate the organisation’s contact independently and verify the specific recipient, document or payment request there.
How can I verify the explanation?
Use the documents listed above. Check quoted amounts and dates in the original record; use the official reference links for the organisation’s guidance.
