Problems with Fraudulent Bank Statements/Paystubs

[Gideon Mukoro]

Landlords, property managers, and tenant screeners—how often do you encounter fraudulent income documents (bank statements, paystubs, etc.)?

• What are the biggest challenges in verifying income?
• Are there common red flags you’ve noticed?
• Have you had tenants who seemed qualified on paper but turned out to be financially unreliable?
• What tools or methods do you use to verify income beyond traditional documents?
  
  I’m researching how big of a problem this is in tenant screening and would love to hear real-world experiences. Any insights are appreciated!