Confirm, a cutting-edge technology company co-founded by industry veterans Kirk Simpson and Peter Carrescia, has unveiled its latest innovation: a portable digital identity solution aimed at enhancing trust and security within online marketplaces such as the Facebook Marketplace.
Confirm’s co-founder and CEO, Kirk Simpson, emphasizes the immense potential of peer-to-peer markets, stating, “By ensuring that individuals can trust the identities of strangers they interact with, Confirm instantly enhances the safety and peace of mind in online transactions.”
The process is simple yet powerful: users can create a verified ConfirmID using government-issued identification, such as a passport or driver’s license. This ConfirmID can then be securely shared to establish trust, not just for a single transaction but as a reliable marker for all future online interactions.
“We’re confident that Confirm will assist millions of people globally each month in feeling safer and more confident in their online transactions,” affirms Confirm co-founder and head of strategy, Peter Carrescia. He envisions a future where Confirm’s verified portable identity, along with other authentic data, will become a staple in online environments, spanning social media, financial services, talent management, and commerce.
Beyond its core identity features, Confirm introduces additional safeguards for marketplace transactions, such as identifying Facebook account ownership and facilitating secure payment terms and meeting arrangements for in-person exchanges. Confirm’s compatibility extends to various peer-to-peer marketplaces, including Facebook Marketplace, Kijiji, eBay, and more.
With a wealth of tech and startup experience, Simpson and Carrescia, formerly collaborators at Wave Financial (acquired by H&R Block in 2019 for $537M), position Confirm as a game-changer in the online trust landscape.
For those eager to discover how Confirm’s portable digital identity can revolutionize their online transactions, visit goConfirm.com for more information. Don’t miss out on the future of secure online interactions!