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Spotting a forged document — no expertise needed
24 practical guides: fake bank statements, pay stubs and W-2s, Zelle, Venmo and Cash App screenshots, wire confirmations, checks, invoices and doctor’s notes — and what to do when something doesn’t add up.
Pay stubs & income · 3 min read
How to Tell if a Pay Stub Is Fake: 10 Red Flags
Pay-stub generators make fakes look professional. Ten red flags — from year-to-date totals to employer details — and how landlords and lenders verify income properly.
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How to Spot a Fake W-2 Form
A fake W-2 inflates income for loans and leases. What to check in the boxes, the employer details and the numbers — and how to confirm with the source.
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Fake Employment Verification Letters: How to Verify Income Claims
Letters on invented letterhead and "HR contacts" who are friends. How to check an employment or income verification letter — and how to verify it independently.
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