One operator ran another website called that sold job verification services that would “confirm to anyone who asks” the customer’s hire date and hourly wage. Before agreeing to permanently shut down their businesses as part of separate settlements with the FTC, the companies were selling fake documents for between $20 and $150 each. People can use fake bank stubs to misrepresent their finances on residential rental applications and for other purposes. These companies weren’t subtle on their websites, with proclamations like “Quality Authentic Fake Forms! Proven to Work!” antitrust laws, filed three separate cases alleging that three people and their companies sold customers fake pay stubs, fake bank statements and other fake financial documents, according to an FTC press release. In 2018, the Federal Trade Commission, an agency that enforces civil U.S. Some companies even offer their services. Instructions on creating a fake bank statement are available web tutorials and step-by-step YouTube videos.
