Understanding Matches
Confirming vs Dismissing Matches
What each action does
Last updated February 25, 2026
Confirming vs Dismissing Matches
When reviewing matches, you have two main options.
Confirm Match
Click when this IS the right person.
What happens:
- Match marked as confirmed
- Watch automatically archived
- Added to Confirmed Matches
- Can generate audit reports
Not a Match
Click when this is NOT the right person.
What happens:
- Match is dismissed
- Watch stays active
- Monitoring continues
- May get other matches later
Unsure?
If you're not sure:
- Click the obituary link
- Read the full text
- Look for identifying details
- You can always skip for now
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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