High Risk Industry Check
Verify that a business does not operate in prohibited or high-risk industries
The high risk industry check response payload contains a detailed analysis of a business’s industry classification and activities. The response includes verified industry information and overall validation results.
Response Structure
Example Response
Response Fields
The type identifier for the response. Will be “IndustryActivityCheckResult”.
The verified industry classification of the business.
The verified description of the business’s activities and operations.
Whether the check passed (business is not in a prohibited or high-risk industry) or failed (business is in a prohibited or high-risk industry).
Key Components
Industry Analysis
The check evaluates business activities in several dimensions:
- Primary Business Activity: Main industry classification and activities
- Secondary Activities: Additional business lines or services
- Industry Relationships: Connections to regulated or restricted industries
Risk Categories
Industries are classified into three risk levels:
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Prohibited Industries: Sectors where business operations are not allowed, such as:
- Adult Entertainment
- Illegal Substances
- Weapons and Arms
- Gambling
- Other restricted activities
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High Risk Industries: Sectors requiring enhanced due diligence, such as:
- Cryptocurrency
- Money Services
- Precious Metals
- Real Estate
- Other regulated industries
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Standard Risk Industries: Sectors with normal risk levels
Verification Process
The check performs the following verifications:
- Analyzes business registration and licensing documents
- Reviews website and marketing materials
- Examines product and service descriptions
- Verifies against industry classification standards
- Screens for connections to prohibited or high-risk activities