UH-1s in the Army, not a pilot but ATC GCA, combat controller, had to be able to fly for emergencies.

Strictly enforce more rules: As we’ve discussed in previous articles, the IRS has allocated significant funds to implement audit and enforcement measures in order to identify and penalize unqualified or fraudulent claims.

@Atul MohlajeeAsk attorney if you can invalidate the lease for a fraudulent application

Statute of limitations never closes on a fraudulent tax return or a return that is never filed....And yes, this is textbook fraud. 

I don't think it's reasonable to have four large dogs in a small apartment and his claim is 99.9% fraudulent anyway.

RULE #1: SKIPTRACE or background check your guru before signing up to see if they have a criminal or fraudulent past.

Gel Bait comes in a tube or a syringe.something like thishttps://www.homedepot.com/p/COMBAT-60-g-Source-Kill-Max-Roach-Kill-Gel-2340051960/202885843

We use it to verify the pay stated on their pay stubs (as @Nathan Miller noted, fraudulent pay stubs are sadly very much a thing).

When I told him my intention to purchase a property with the plan to rent it out in the future, he told me that was illegal and fraudulent.

The way to combat risk in this situation is get hard bids, although your knowledge level may not protect you from scope gaps.Some folks recommended getting a partner or a mentor, which I encourage also.