Did that company say that they can lend in California or fund an MCA to a merchant in Virginia?

Find out if they're legit: https://dailyfunder.com/license-lookup/

The "I saw them in the courts" or "I saw them in banks" method isn't exactly proof of legitimacy.

What other authoritative resources/links should we add to that list? On the California one, make sure you scroll down to find the search fields.