To me it's like having someone with a cancer and treating it with massive doses of steroids and sugar resulting in giving them diabetes in addition to the cancer ,instead of treating the real problem.

., getting a cell phone or signing a lease.)

I think @BOB CRANEY hit the nail on the head  its the area .. my folks i deal with in these areas.. fico is not a criteria.. its do they pay their cell on time.. are they felons.... you have to triage the bad credit or sell the house. 600 up probably does not want to live in that area. 

Weeks and weeks later they admitted to stealing the money to pay their cell phone bill.

They have illegally, and on multiple occasions, been trying to pay you with a check that they know is not any good.If his wife even has cancer...and I would doubt it...obviously, they are still obligated to pay their bills. 

I have a cell phone that I use for my business and set it to silent when I'm done for the day.

I am sorry to hear about your cancer!

You can call or text me anytime on my cell, I'm here as a resource and to help you get through anything at all.

My wife has had cancer, operation and treatment started last Oct.

Feel free to call me on my cell at 705-930-3770 if you think I may be of some help.