A profile photo is only a starting point
A name and picture can be copied. A completed identity check adds evidence that was reviewed through a separate process. It gives you something more specific to read than an account’s own claims.
Look at the particular result
Phone access, a live selfie and a government ID match each answer different questions. Read the labels rather than assuming that one badge means every detail has been checked.
A verified person can still act dishonestly
Identity checks do not establish intentions. They also do not prove ownership of an item, authority to rent a home, or ability to complete a project. Check those claims independently.
Choose the next step on your own terms
Ask for information relevant to the decision. Keep sensitive documents out of casual chats. If something does not add up, pause. The purpose of verification is to give you more information, not to pressure you into trusting someone.