People often use fake bank stubs to misrepresent their finances on residential rental applications. These companies weren’t subtle on their websites, using proclamations like “Quality Authentic Fake Forms! Proven to Work!” In 2018, the Federal Trade Commission filed three separate cases alleging that three people and their companies sold customers fake pay stubs, bank statements, and other financial documents. Some companies even offer these services and provide falsified documents for a small fee. Instructions on creating a fake bank statement are readily available via web tutorials and step-by-step YouTube videos. Whether you’re a property manager screening prospective tenants or an employer verifying an applicant’s income, it can be tough to know for certain whether a bank statement is the real deal or a clever forgery. Let’s face it: in today’s world of advanced technology and savvy scammers, creating a fake bank statement is easier than ever.
