Detecting fake paystubs

[Lisa K.]

What is the giveaway for fake paystubs? I am suspecting my applicants are using fake paystubs. Husband and wife both paystubs have the same template. He is a pastor and she is in marketing making 5k a month. Can't seem to pull her work on google. Both work addresses are the same and both are on a monthly salary. Requested for bank statements. Husbands statement total deposit is 11k but balance is at $-121. Wife is not providing one.  Nothing adds up. They can't seem to find a place or been looking close to a year now. 

Not approving them , but it is good to know what all to look for in fake paystubs. 

Think I am getting better in detecting fake landlords, because it is very common here. 

Be aware this year is bad, double check those applications.

[Nathan Gesner]

Every paystub is different so there's no way to tell you how to spot a fake. If you suspect something is wrong, find the employer on the internet (don't rely on the contact information provided by the applicant) and call them. Your application should have an agreement that says you are authorized to contact employers, references, check credit, etc. If you need an example, go to my website and look at my application.