Understanding Matches
Confirming vs Dismissing Matches
What each action does
Last updated January 27, 2026
# Confirming vs Dismissing Matches
When reviewing matches, you have two main options.
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## Confirm Match
[Screenshot: Confirm button]
Click when this IS the right person.
What happens:
- Match marked as confirmed
- Watch automatically archived
- Added to Confirmed Matches
- Can generate audit reports
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## Not a Match
[Screenshot: Dismiss button]
Click when this is NOT the right person.
What happens:
- Match is dismissed
- Watch stays active
- Monitoring continues
- May get other matches later
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## Unsure?
If you're not sure:
- Click the obituary link
- Read the full text
- Look for identifying details
- You can always skip for now
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## Undoing Actions
Undo Confirmation:
Within 24 hours, go to Confirmed Matches and click "Undo".
Review Dismissed:
Go to match history and click "Review Again".
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