Verify LOI Documents in Seconds — Free
Is your Letter of Intent authentic, consistent, and legally sound? Use our free tool to verify LOI documents instantly — Trados analyses them across 8 forensic categories and gives you an instant grade. No sign-up required.
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Why Verifying a Letter of Intent Matters
A Letter of Intent (LOI) is the cornerstone of any commodity trade deal. It declares intent to buy or sell, names the commodity, specifies volumes, and identifies both parties. In international trade — particularly for commodities exported from Brazil — a fraudulent or poorly prepared LOI can mean:
- Lost deposits paid to non-existent suppliers
- Deal collapse after weeks of due diligence
- Legal disputes over ambiguous or inconsistent contract terms
- Regulatory rejection due to missing required fields
The problem? LOIs are easy to forge, alter, or generate from low-quality templates. A document that looks professional may be missing critical fields, contain inconsistent data, or carry digital fingerprints that reveal tampering.
When you verify LOI documents with Trados, the problem is solved. In under 60 seconds, our AI analyses your LOI across 8 dimensions and returns a graded report — so you know exactly what you’re dealing with before committing to any deal.
How to Verify LOI Documents: 3 Simple Steps
Upload Your LOI (PDF)
Drag and drop your LOI document directly onto the upload area, or click to browse your files. Trados accepts PDF format — the standard format for trade documentation. Your document is processed securely. We do not share or sell your documents.
AI Analysis Begins Automatically
The moment your file is uploaded, Trados begins a multi-layer analysis — here is how we verify LOI documents:
- Uploading — your file reaches our secure servers
- Loading — the document structure is parsed
- Analysing — all 8 forensic checks run in parallel
- Reporting — your grade and findings are compiled
- Finishing — your full verification report is ready
The entire process typically completes in under 60 seconds, even for complex multi-page LOIs.
Receive Your LOI Verification Report
Your report includes:
- An overall grade (A through E) based on all findings
- A category-by-category breakdown with individual scores
- Specific findings highlighting what passed, what needs attention, and any red flags
- An email delivery option to save and share your report
Free users see the summary grade and key findings. Create a free Trados account to unlock the full detailed report across all 8 categories.
What Does Your LOI Verification Grade Mean?
Trados grades every Letter of Intent on a five-level scale:
The 8 LOI Verification Categories
Our system runs deep forensic analysis across 8 independent dimensions. When you verify LOI files with Trados, here is what each dimension examines:
1. Content Fields
A valid LOI must contain specific information: commodity type, volume, price per unit, currency, country of origin, Incoterms, and identifying details for both buyer and seller. Trados checks for the presence and completeness of each required field. Missing fields are one of the most common reasons LOIs are rejected by banks, freight forwarders, and government authorities.
2. Document Metadata
Every PDF carries hidden metadata: the software used to create it, the creation date, the modification date, and the application version. Trados compares declared dates against metadata timestamps and flags discrepancies — for example, a document that claims to be from 2023 but whose metadata shows it was created last week.
3. Edit History
PDF files record an edit history. Trados counts how many times a document has been saved, modified, or re-exported. A legitimate LOI drafted in a single session is very different from a document that has been opened and re-saved dozens of times — a common indicator of content manipulation.
4. Stamps & Images
Official trade documents often carry company stamps, seals, or letterhead logos. Trados analyses the embedded images within your LOI — checking resolution, compression artefacts, and placement — to identify pasted or digitally-inserted stamps that may indicate document forgery.
5. Consistency
A well-drafted LOI is internally consistent: the total price equals quantity times unit price, dates are in chronological order, party names match their registration information, and Incoterms align with the declared delivery location. Trados cross-references every data point and flags any contradiction.
6. Deep Metadata
Beyond basic PDF metadata, Trados examines the deeper structure of your document: embedded font data, XMP metadata packets, ICC colour profiles, and document permissions. This layer often reveals if a document was originally created in a template builder, or if content was copied from another source.
7. Forensic Analysis
This is the deepest layer when you verify LOI documents. Trados checks for hidden text, invisible layers, overlapping content blocks, and other technical anomalies that are invisible to the human eye but detectable in the PDF structure. Fraudulent documents frequently use these techniques to hide original content while presenting altered figures.
8. AI Intelligence
The final category brings together all findings and applies AI-powered contextual analysis. Trados assesses the document's language patterns, structural logic, and risk profile — comparing it against known LOI standards for commodity exports. The AI provides an overall risk assessment and highlights any combination of factors that suggest a higher risk of fraud or error.
Verify LOI: Free vs. Registered Features
Creating a Trados account is free. Register in under 2 minutes and immediately access full reports on all verified documents.
Who Uses LOI Verification?
Commodity Importers
Before transferring any deposit or signing a supply agreement, verify LOI documents from sellers to confirm they meet international trade standards and show no signs of manipulation.
Trade Finance Professionals
Banks, factoring companies, and trade finance teams use LOI verification as part of their KYC/KYD (Know Your Documents) process before approving financing.
Freight Forwarders & Logistics
Ensure the LOI accompanying a shipment matches the physical cargo documentation before accepting a consignment.
Legal Teams & Compliance
Document verification provides an auditable record of due diligence — critical for regulatory compliance in cross-border commodity transactions.
New to Brazilian Commodity Trade
If you're exploring soy, coffee, sugar, or other Brazilian exports for the first time, LOI verification protects you from the most common documentation pitfalls.
Ready to Verify Your LOI?
Upload your document now — it’s free, instant, and requires no installation or registration.
Frequently Asked Questions About LOI Verification
Is the LOI Verification Tool really free?
Yes. You can upload any LOI and receive an overall grade with summary findings at no cost. A free Trados account unlocks the complete detailed report across all 8 categories.
What file formats are supported?
The verification tool accepts PDF files, which is the standard format for professional trade documentation. Most word processors and trade platforms allow you to export documents as PDF.
How long does the LOI verification analysis take?
Most LOIs are fully analysed in under 60 seconds. Larger or more complex documents may take slightly longer.
Is my document kept confidential?
Yes. Your uploaded documents are processed securely and are not shared with third parties. Registered users can view their document history in their account dashboard.
Can I verify an LOI I created myself?
Absolutely. Many users verify their own LOIs before sending them to a trading partner — it's a great way to catch errors and ensure your document meets professional standards before it reaches the counterparty.
What happens if my LOI gets a D or E grade?
A low grade doesn't necessarily mean fraud — it often means the document is incomplete or was drafted from a poor template. Trados' detailed findings will identify exactly which fields or categories need attention. You can then correct the document and re-verify it.
Does using a tool to verify LOI documents guarantee a deal is legitimate?
LOI verification is a powerful due diligence tool, but it is one layer of a broader verification process. Trados also offers full company and counterparty verification as part of the Trados platform.
What is a Letter of Intent (LOI) in commodity trade?
A Letter of Intent (also called an LOI or sometimes ICPO) is a document that formally declares one party's intention to buy or sell a commodity. It outlines the key commercial terms — commodity, volume, price, delivery terms, and party identities — before a formal contract is signed.
Does this work for LOIs from any country?
Yes. While Trados specialises in Brazilian commodity exports, the LOI verification tool analyses universal LOI structure and forensic markers that apply to trade documents globally.
Can I use this to verify an LOI sent to me by a seller?
Yes — this is one of the most common use cases. If you've received an LOI from an exporter and want to verify its authenticity and completeness before proceeding, simply upload the PDF and receive your verification report.
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