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CheckMEND Press Information

CheckMEND searches the world's largest database of over 100 million records of information that are relevant to the purchaser of any second-hand item of identifiable consumer goods. The information is updated in real-time every few minutes by law enforcement, insurers, industry bodies and the public in over 40 countries.

For more information about CheckMEND, please see the resources below:

Press Release

Latest Release: 3rd July 2008 - Service Addresses online auction sites' problems
In light of the recent legal ruling in France resulting in a $63 million fine against eBay for selling counterfeit luxury goods, the global issue of product authenticity among online auction sites has been brought sharply into focus. Read full release

Latest Release: 19 June 2008 - CheckMEND launches in US to curb cybercrime of selling suspect second hand goods
A new weapon against cybercrime comes to market today with the US launch of CheckMEND. The consumer-friendly and easy-to-use online service, already well established in Europe, offers a platform for identifying serial numbered stolen and counterfeit property offered on the Internet. Read full release

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Video

To learn more about CheckMEND and the many benefits it provides to individuals and business please take a couple of minutes to watch the video.

Performing a CheckMEND search: A walk through demonstration

To learn how easy it is to produce a CheckMEND report please take a minute to view the short walk-though demonstration.

Sample CheckMEND Certificate

View a sample CheckMEND certificate along with explanations of the various result information it can provide.

CheckMEND News

For the latest CheckMEND news please visit the news page

Crime Statistics

For interesting facts and statistics about CheckMEND and the markets it serves, please visit the statistics page