Confirm the people behind the messages
Creators can check the brand contact through an official business channel. Brands can confirm whether they are speaking to the creator or an authorized representative. A Realr identity check does not prove employment or authority to sign a deal.
Review the work and references
Exchange relevant examples and, with permission, contact past collaborators. Ask what each person contributed. New brands and creators may have limited history; discuss that directly instead of assuming it signals a scam.
Put expectations in writing
Agree the content, deadlines, revisions, approval process, usage rights and payment schedule. Decide how changes will be handled. Identity verification cannot settle an unclear brief.
Choose a first project both sides understand
Keep the initial scope manageable if you are new to working together. Read the payment provider’s protection rules. Share only the identity details needed for the agreement, and keep documents out of casual chats.