Know who you're dealing with before you sign.

Most harm happens at this stage

The sending organization is where most exploitation begins — inflated fees, vague contracts, and withheld documents. Comparing organizations side by side makes pressure tactics harder to use and exposes inconsistencies that a single conversation would hide.

What the 7 questions test

Each question targets a category that predicts risk: whether fees are itemized, whether the contract is clear before payment, whether the organization can name the actual employer, whether they hold your documents, and whether they respond to direct questions about costs and terms.

Comparison creates leverage

Sending organizations that know you are comparing them with others behave differently. Asking the same questions to multiple organizations also makes it easier to spot which ones are evasive or inconsistent — and why that matters before you pay anything.