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About SafeOrStolen
SafeOrStolen is a SaaS stolen-item verification platform that allows users to instantly check if secondhand items are reported as lost, stolen, or safe to purchase. The platform supports IMEI, VIN, and serial number verification across all 50 US states with global database coverage.
Founded in 2024 and backed by FasterCapital, SafeOrStolen is the only solution in the market with a dedicated mobile app featuring barcode scanning technology. The platform serves individual buyers and sellers on marketplaces like Facebook Marketplace, eBay, and OfferUp, as well as businesses including pawn shops, auto dealers, and auction houses.
Mission: To protect buyers, sellers, and businesses from financial loss, legal trouble, and involvement with stolen goods - ultimately reducing stolen goods crime globally.
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Consumer Protection Innovation
Local startup's app helps buyers avoid $500B in stolen goods annually
Best for: Consumer tech, personal finance publications
Carfax for Everything
The first universal verification platform that works for phones, cars, bikes, and even firearms
Best for: Tech publications, lifestyle media
Fighting Organized Crime
How a verification app is disrupting the stolen goods market
Best for: Crime, security, investigative journalism
Mobile-First Disruption
The only mobile app in a category dominated by desktop-only competitors
Best for: Mobile tech, app review sites
Quotable Quotes
"Every year, millions of people unknowingly buy stolen property, leading to financial loss and legal trouble. SafeOrStolen gives buyers and sellers the tools to verify legitimacy in seconds."
— SafeOrStolen Founder
"We're building the Carfax for everything - a single platform where you can verify any secondhand item isn't stolen before you buy or sell."
— SafeOrStolen Founder
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