A short checklist reduces missed steps and keeps every review focused on evidence rather than confidence or visual familiarity.
Write down the exact claim
Capture the claimed role, source and publication date before evaluating the destination.
This prevents a mirror or historical reference from being mislabeled as a primary address.
Check the source chain
Find the earliest attributable statement and distinguish independent confirmation from copied repetition.
Mark the claim pending when the original source is missing.
Review domain and transport signals
Compare spelling, DNS context, certificate history, redirects and HTTP responses.
Treat each technical signal as supporting context rather than identity proof.
Compare page-level metadata
Check canonical, Open Graph, structured data and visible update dates for consistency.
Mismatches should be documented before a status changes.
Record a dated outcome
State what was checked, the evidence limitations and the next review trigger.
A repeatable record is more valuable than an unsupported permanent label.