Identity
- Is the operator clearly identified and independently locatable?
- Does the official domain match the application link?
- Are real terms and privacy policies available?
Work
- What is the actual task, who buys the result, and what skill or data is supplied?
- Is current work visible, or is registration only building a worker pool?
Compensation
- Is pay fixed, hourly, per task or dependent on approval?
- Is qualification unpaid, can work be rejected, and are fees or withdrawal minimums disclosed?
- How long does payment take?
Access
- Which countries qualify, what equipment is required, and is identity verification required?
- Is work consistently available?
Risk
- Is the applicant asked to pay or use cryptocurrency?
- Is there pressure to act immediately or unusually high pay for trivial work?
- Did recruitment begin with an unexpected text?
Classify what you find as worth researching, legitimate but potentially poor value, or stop and verify before proceeding. A checklist alone is not enough to create a V Score.
Sources and basis
- How the HonestV Reality Index Works — HonestV. Retrieved 2026-08-13. editorial analysis