How to check a USDT (TRC-20) address before you send
Before you send USDT to someone you don't know or accept a payment, the address can be checked in a minute. Here is what to look at and how to read the result.
Updated October 13, 2026
What a USDT address on TRON is
USDT on the TRON network (the TRC-20 standard) is the most common way to move "dollars in crypto". A TRON address starts with T and is 34 characters long. The same-looking address can belong to an exchange, an OTC desk, a private person or a scammer; you cannot tell by looking at it.
Step 1. Paste the address on the home page
No sign-up is needed. The service checks the address against several sources and builds a snapshot: what is known about the address, who it has exchanged USDT with, and whether anything serious was found.
Step 2. Look at four things
- Sanctions. Is the address on the OFAC SDN list (US Treasury) or on the lists aggregated by OpenSanctions (EU, UK, UN and others)? A match is the most serious flag.
- Freeze. Has Tether blacklisted USDT on this address? Frozen funds cannot be moved.
- Links. Are there sanctioned or frozen wallets, or addresses with imported high-risk service labels, among the address's counterparties?
- Behaviour. Address age, pass-through movement (funds arrive and leave at once), address-substitution attempts in the history.
Step 3. Read the score correctly
The score runs from 0 to 100: 0–34 low risk, 35–69 medium, 70–100 high. A serious finding weighs 90, a warning 45 or 15, an observation 0; the total is the heaviest finding plus 15% of the rest.
Low risk does not mean "this address is definitely clean". It means nothing of medium or high risk was found within the checked scope. A scammer can use a brand-new address with no history, and then there is nothing to check.
Step 4. For a large amount, send a test transfer first
Send a small amount and wait for the recipient to confirm. This protects you against clipboard address substitution and typos, which no check can catch.
What the check does not do
- It does not identify the owner; it shows attribution and links from source records.
- It is not a legal opinion and does not replace the checks that licensed institutions must perform.
- It does not notify the address owner and sends nothing to the address.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need an account to check an address?
No. A regular check works without an account. An account is only needed to save reports, keep personal lists and monitor addresses.
Which networks are supported?
Currently USDT on TRON (TRC-20). The address starts with T.
Can the check tell me who owns the address?
No. The service shows attribution from sources (for example a sanctions-list entry or a service label) but does not identify the owner itself.
What if the recipient's address shows high risk?
Do not send until the recipient explains and offers another address. If this is a payment for goods or services, it is a reason to walk away.