ApproveShield (@approveshield)

Attempts to improve the perceived ability to repay generally take the form of falsified employment records, pay stubs, bank statements and other documents that create an inflated picture of the applicant’s cashflow and the assets available to pay rent — even if they suffer a financial setback. It’s worth noting that the same technology advances that drive the digital revolution also make it much easier to commit this type of fraud. Even the most basic home computer can provide ample functionality to capture and re-use digital images, or to scan and edit documents. As software continues to emphasize ease-of-use, more and more tenants will be able to act on the temptation to engage in this type of behavior. https://diigo.com/0oep20