Facing Fraud

In this episode of The Brief, Denise and Logan revisit the May/June 2024 issue of the Multi Housing Advocate, “Facing Fraud.” They examine how rental application fraud has evolved from fabricated pay stubs and synthetic identities to organized template farms and increasingly sophisticated digital schemes. The conversation looks at the vulnerabilities created by online leasing, the operational and financial consequences when fraud is discovered after move-in, and how clear criteria, source verification, specialized review, and layered screening can help protect the integrity of the rental process.

This episode includes a remembrance of Tony Karels, a longtime MHA instructor and contributor whose knowledge, generosity, and humor made a lasting impact on Minnesota’s rental housing community.

🕵️ Explore Facing Fraud: mmha.com/Advocate
🔎 Search MHA’s Buyer’s Guide: mmha.com/Buyers-Guide
📊 Read Snappt’s 2026 Multifamily Fraud Report: snappt.com
📈 Review TransUnion’s 2026 rental fraud analysis: transunion.com

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