Application Analyzer

Forensic tenant screening for landlords who can't afford to guess

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Complete the checklist below
Check off verified items and flag red flags to generate a risk score

🏢 Employer Verification

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Verified employer exists on Google/LinkedIn
Search the company name - does it have a real website, reviews, and LinkedIn presence?
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Called employer via independent number
Found the phone number yourself (not from application) and verified employment
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Pay stubs match employer and income claimed
Check for consistent employer name, reasonable pay periods, tax deductions present
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Applicant's LinkedIn matches stated employment
Their profile shows current position at the claimed company with reasonable history

🏠 Rental History Verification

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Previous landlord verified independently
Found property records showing owner name matches who you spoke with
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Rental payment history confirmed (12+ months)
Bank statements or landlord confirmation of on-time payments
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Previous addresses match credit report
Address history on application aligns with credit report data

📋 Document & ID Verification

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Government ID verified in-person
Checked physical ID (not just photo), photo matches applicant
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SSN matches credit report identity
Credit report name and SSN align with application

🚩 Red Flags Detected

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Employer phone answered with personal greeting
"Hello?" instead of company name - could be fake reference
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Company website registered recently (<1 year)
Check domain registration date - shell companies often have new domains
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Rushing to sign / offering extra deposit
Pressure tactics or unusual eagerness can signal desperation to bypass screening
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Income doesn't match lifestyle/vehicle
Claimed income doesn't explain expensive car, clothes, or current residence
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Cannot verify previous landlord owns property
Property records don't show "landlord" as owner - might be fake reference
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Reluctant to provide bank statements
Hesitation to show financial history may indicate something to hide

💡 Pro Verification Tips

WHOIS the Employer Domain
Use whois.domaintools.com to check when the company website was registered. Shell companies often have domains <1 year old.
Google the Phone Number
Search the employer's phone number in quotes. Legitimate businesses appear in directories. VoIP numbers used for fraud often have no history.
Property Records Check
Use your county assessor's website to verify the previous "landlord" actually owns the property. Many fraudsters use friends as fake references.
Ask Unexpected Questions
When verifying employment, ask about specifics: "What floor does John work on?" or "Who's his direct manager?" Liars stumble on details.
Check Pay Stub Math
Verify YTD totals match weekly/bi-weekly amounts. Fake pay stubs often have calculation errors or missing tax withholdings.
Social Media Deep Dive
Check Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn for lifestyle consistency. Someone claiming $40k shouldn't be posting from Bali every month.