Social Security also has a consent based ssn verification process where a SSN can be verified with the parties consent.Again, we can never be 100% full proof but we can stay on top of the latest ways to mitigate the fraudsters at their game.How are you catching fakes?

I think REI business will have to learn to use it like they did social media a few years ago.

I own Granite and Pine Properties - a Direct to Seller Marketing company that focuses on giving sellers 3 selling options. https://graniteandpinere.com/My advertising is word of mouth, social media, SEO, mailers and cold callers.

With your point, it seems like living security of 'where's next' for them will be the biggest obstacle for the seller to overcome.

Quote from @Sebastian Bennett: @Jonathan Karas Did you notice Rad's social media presence appears to have gone away? 

He wanted me to paypal him 750 so that he would send the 20k needed to bridge the gap in the loan.The easiest way to spot a red flag is to start with going through a title company. hopefully you did nto give this person your social security number or other private information.

Adding some social media marketing could also be a game-changer—targeting weekend tourists or traveling professionals with ads.You’re doing a lot right.

Why would we want to do this, why would we even think that the landlord would be open to such an idea, and what are the obstacles?

He even tells us not to do business with seniors on Social Security or with newbies, but he has no qualms of ripping me off on Social Security and a newbie!

It's a riskier loan given you do not carry a social security, no US credit & no experience.Due to increased risk comes mitigation (Lower LTV & Higher Rates)