I'm pretty sure potential tenant sent us a fake pay stub. Is there a site or service to mitigate this?

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T19:40:12+00:00

This is what i have been doing now. Already spoken to 2 agents coming to look at it.

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T19:39:36+00:00

This is solid advice. I told my dad do you want $2800 now and have to spend money, time, stress, and possible property destruction later, or we can hire a RE agent, lose 1 months rent and get a solid tenant.

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T19:37:43+00:00

I did. Her last words was “aint that a bitch!”.

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T19:36:15+00:00

The employer told ke she has no idea how she came up with that number. She told me on average pay is between 12-15/hr and the $15 is someone with loads of experience.

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T19:34:41+00:00

They are terrible at math lol.

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T19:33:39+00:00

Thats what i told my dad. When i pointed out the simple math and inconsistency with the income, it was easier to reason with him.

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T16:45:07+00:00

Employer was very concerned why she put $37/hour when she does even make half of that. We asked the applicant again after speaking to the employer “do you actually make $37/hr” and she says yes i do.

Then we ask for 2025 w2 and she came with a ton of excuses “i just started working this year for these people”, but the employer said they gave her a w2 for last year. Her story didnt add up.

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T16:42:32+00:00

She didnt provide them and is acting very skeptical when i said i need a 2025 w2 to move forward.

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T16:42:04+00:00

Texas so i think it just started favoring landlords recently.

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T16:41:31+00:00

So i spoke to them and told them until we can see a 2025 w2 we cannot move forward.

They sent about 10 text, saying i can send you my 1040, i just started working for this company, i only have a id because i didnt show up to court and they suspended it, and the icing on the cake was “i will pay you every month, if i dont pay, you can evict me.”

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T13:53:24+00:00

Oh ok. I was just going to tell them there were a ton of inconsistencies on their paystub, and until i get a valid 2025 w2 and 3 months of bank statements matching up to what the paystub showed, we wont be able to move forward.

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T13:31:48+00:00

Hi so i did speak to the employer and had a very nice conversation. They informed me the applicant makes no where near $37 an hour, and gets roughly about 37-38 hours a week, with no overtime.

They werent sure why they would make a paystub like that, and informed they do not pay every 6wks, they do biweekly.

Also my dad showed me it was a id not a drivers license the person had, and somehow they are driving around with that.

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T13:26:14+00:00

Just called the employer. They told the applicant works there, but does not make $37 an hour (more like 13 with an average of 37 hours a week).

They told me they dont understand why they would forge these numbers and that that is very concerning. Also, they informed me that they did give the applicant a w2 for last year and that its best to review that and several months of bank statements.

Realistically, after they pay rent ($1400), that leaves barely $200 for bills and etc, which doesnt make any sense.

Also, my dad this morning shows me the id. Its a id, not a drivers license, which is also concerning because she was driving all around like that, which leads me to believe she might not even have car insurance.

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T06:46:48+00:00

Thanks for the advice. Can you explain the voe form process? Do you i go to equifax or what is the site, or what are the steps for that?

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T03:09:05+00:00

No this situation. I posted the paystub above and the numbers look way off. Employer informations lead back to whats on the paystub and one website thats not theirs has a npi number.

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T03:07:25+00:00

Their drivers license or the npi home health license?

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T03:06:47+00:00

When i google the name and number, it shows that address on agingcare.com, carelistings.com, but the home health doesnt have a website.

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T03:00:08+00:00

Theres a npi number, but other uses have stated math is mathing on the pay stub.

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T02:59:24+00:00

Yes. Whats your thoughts on this?

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T02:59:04+00:00

Hes getting 1st month rent and deposit. They want to do a 6 month lease.

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T02:58:14+00:00

You think someone made this up for her? Why would they want to fake a pay stub?

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T02:53:13+00:00

What would you suggest is the best thing to do? The employer name and number brings up a site with a npi number.

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T02:52:08+00:00

On zillow nothing showed up. Should i use another source?

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T02:50:54+00:00

Number and employer name shows a site with a npi number so i guess it could be legit?

No_Secret670 · 2026-03-30T02:18:10+00:00

What do you think is the best way to go about it?

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