What Does a "Hit" Mean?
A Hit means TradeLasso found a close name match in the sanctions lists. It does not automatically confirm a prohibited party.
Definition
A Hit means that TradeLasso found one or more entries in the U.S. Consolidated Screening List whose name closely matches the name you searched, with a match score at or above the screening threshold (default: 80).
A Hit is not an automatic determination
Important
A Hit does not mean the entity you are screening is the same party as the listed entry. It means the names are similar enough to require review.
Name-based matching has inherent limitations:
- Common names— "Ali Hassan" or "Global Trading Co" appear many times in international commerce. A match does not mean your counterparty is the listed individual.
- Transliteration variants — Arabic, Farsi, Russian, or Korean names may be romanized differently across records, creating apparent matches between unrelated people.
- Business name similarity— Generic terms like "International" or "Industries" can create matches between completely unrelated companies.
What to do when you get a Hit
- Compare identifiers — Check the address, country, alternate names, and other identifiers in the result card against what you know about your counterparty. See Understanding Results.
- Document your analysis — Record why you concluded the match is or is not the same party. Use Compliance Notes on the Saved Profile for this.
- Escalate if uncertain — If you cannot conclusively rule out the match, consult your legal counsel or compliance officer before proceeding.
- Block if confirmed — If you confirm the entity is the same party as the listed entry, do not proceed with the transaction and seek legal guidance on reporting obligations.
False positives
A false positive is a Hit where the matched entity is not the same party as your counterparty. False positives are a normal feature of name-based screening and do not indicate a problem with TradeLasso. Your compliance process should include a documented review step to clear false positives.
What does "Clean" mean?
A Clean result means no entries in the CSL matched the name you searched above the threshold at the time of the search. This is not a legal clearance — it means no close name matches were found in the available data. Always combine screening results with broader due diligence appropriate to the risk level of the transaction.