# A vendor claim is a lead, not proof

Lesson 3 of [ESA vendor basics for families](https://esavendors.fyi/academy/esa-vendor-basics-for-families.md), 14 minutes.

Many vendors say that they accept a fund. Some say that they are approved. Treat each claim as a lead. Check it before you spend. Why a claim is not enough This site's guide on checking a vendor gives these reasons: - Vendors sometimes claim an approval that they applied for but did not get. - An ap…

The rest of this lesson is for learners enrolled in the course. [See how ESA vendor basics for families works](https://esavendors.fyi/academy/esa-vendor-basics-for-families.md).

Also on the [web page](https://esavendors.fyi/academy/esa-vendor-basics-for-families/a-vendor-claim-is-a-lead).