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What do I do if the address is bad?

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Written by Julia Leake
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If you arrive at a location and determine the address is incorrect or unservable — such as a vacant property, a new resident, or a non-existent address — you should flag the job in the Proof mobile app.

This alerts both the client and the assigned Proof Specialist so they can review and respond appropriately.


📝 Option 1: Flag During the Attempt Flow (Recommended)

When recording an unsuccessful attempt using the Attempt Checklist, you’ll see the question: "Was this a bad address?"

  • Select “Yes” to flag the address immediately

  • Your attempt notes and the flag will be submitted together for review

✅ This is the fastest and most efficient way to report a bad address.

Flagging a Job while Recording an Attempt


🚩 Option 2: Flag a Job from the Job Menu

You can also flag a job manually after submitting an attempt:

  1. Tap the three-dot menu (⋯) in the upper-right corner of the job screen

  2. Select “Flag Job”

  3. Provide a clear explanation — include what you observed and why the address appears invalid (e.g., “vacant,” “moved,” “no such address”)

📝 All messages you submit are visible to both the client and the Proof Specialist.

Flagging a Job through the Job Menu


​⏳ What Happens After You Flag a Job

  • The Proof Specialist will take over from there — conducting any necessary address research or skip tracing

  • They’ll also handle communication with the client regarding any potential charges

  • You’ll receive a confirmation message via job chat once the job has been flagged

⚠️ Do not attempt a new address until the Specialist provides approval.

Flagged jobs are clearly marked on the Job Overview screen in the app so you can easily track their status.

Flagged Jobs

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