# Verify claims and spot red flags

Lesson 4 of [Compare surrogacy agencies with a checklist](https://surrogacyagencies.fyi/academy/compare-surrogacy-agencies.md), 12 minutes.

An answer is not a fact until you check it. What to verify - References: ask for references from recent intended parents. Ask whether you may call them. - Memberships: ask the group, not the agency. - Business details: check the business name and status with the official register in your state or co…

The rest of this lesson is for learners enrolled in the course. [See how Compare surrogacy agencies with a checklist works](https://surrogacyagencies.fyi/academy/compare-surrogacy-agencies.md).

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