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:

  1. Click the obituary link
  2. Read the full text
  3. Look for identifying details
  4. 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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