Validato implements systematic verification to combat credential fraud

Validato, a German provider of background checks and human risk management, utilizes systematic verification to combat sophisticated credential fraud. To prevent companies from hiring based on falsified documents, the platform performs direct comparisons with issuing institutions and analyzes patterns such as inconsistent timeframes or non-existent degree titles.

Rather than relying on automated systems alone, Validato employs analysts who follow a four-eyes principle to distinguish between intentional manipulation and harmless discrepancies. The company emphasizes that its security features—including AES-256 encryption, ISO-27001 certification, and EU-hosted infrastructure—are standard for all clients regardless of budget. This approach aims to ensure that data protection and high-level security are accessible to small and medium-sized enterprises through a pay-per-use model, rather than being reserved for premium tiers.