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Choose the question in front of you: a pay stub that does not add up, a bank statement that needs checking, or identity evidence that needs corroboration. Each guide explains the check and its limits.
How to Spot a Fake Bank Statement
Balance math, date ranges, font breaks, and PDF metadata: the forensic checklist landlords can run before trusting a bank statement.
Read moreA 780 Credit Score Doesn't Matter If the ID Is Fake
A practical guide to separating a strong credit file from proof that the applicant is the person tied to it.
Read moreHow to Spot Fake Pay Stubs
Check pay-stub math, consistency, file properties, and corroborating records without treating one anomaly as proof of fraud.
Read moreHave a pay stub PDF to inspect? The free PDF checker reports a few file properties; it cannot authenticate the stub. If you need identity, income, document, and reference evidence for an applicant, see how the full screening works.
Questions to bring to the guides
What should I check on an applicant's pay stub?
Reconcile gross pay and deductions with net pay, compare pay dates with the stated pay period, and ask for independent income evidence when something does not add up. A PDF property or unusual format alone cannot establish that the pay stub is fake.
What can a bank statement review establish?
Balance math, dates, and transaction continuity can reveal a question worth resolving. A scan, export, or altered file structure can also have an ordinary explanation. Ask for a fresh source document or applicant-authorized source evidence when a material detail remains unclear.
What if identity evidence does not reconcile?
Record what did not match, give the applicant a way to clarify it, and use the same relevant process for each applicant. An inconclusive check is unresolved evidence, not a finding of fraud or a rental decision.