Safeguarding the rental housing industry from fraud

Experian's suite of of data, tools and technology solutions work together to prevent rental application fraud

Advanced identity and authentication solutions to mitigate fraud

As the demand for rental housing continues to grow, so does the prevalence of rental application fraud. Property managers and landlords often face the daunting task of manually verifying applicant information and detecting fraudulent documents. As a globally recognized leader in fraud and identity solutions, we leverage leading identity and authentication technology to combat application fraud effectively.

Ripped from the headlines: fraud in today’s rental ecosystem

63%

of consumers report an increase in fake paystubs

Source: Entrata Report

40%

of consumers expect identity authentication without sharing personal data

Source: Experian Global Insights Report

63%

of consumers have increased expectations for strong invisible securities

Source: Experian 2023 Identity and Fraud Report

Deliver a digital, frictionless application process while mitigating renter risk

By combining digital tools and efficient verification processes, you can create a rental application journey that’s both convenient for applicants and low risk for landlords.

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Credit checks

Access an applicant’s credit profile and financial history to better evaluate potential risk and make more informed decisions.

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Digital form fill

Input information quickly and improve efficiency, accuracy and flexibility with enriched data quality in the application process.

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Document verification and identity solutions

Resolve identities by validating the authenticity of identity documents, such as driver’s licenses or passports, and ensure they match the applicant’s information.

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Employment and income verification

Reduce manual reviews with an automated verification solution to confirm an applicant’s income and employment status.

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Why Experian?

  • In 2022, we screened more than 15 billion fraud events. That’s over 3,300 events per second.
  • In the same time, our fraud solutions helped save clients $11 billion in fraud losses globally.
  • Our identity authentication products have an overall 90% pass rate and average more than 95% in the rental housing industry.
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“Based on our analysis and customer case studies, our customers have saved an estimated $21 million in fraud loss in our first 16 months.”

Entrata, Property Management Software Provider

Insights

Article

How to combat the rental industry’s uptick in fraud

Leverage strategies to mitigate the rising fraud risk within the rental industry.
Blog post

Optimizing the tenant selection process to protect against fraud

Explore the advanced screening tools and technologies operators should consider.
Infographic

Short-term rental fraud: four tips for safer stays

Learn fraud mitigation strategies and ensure the safety of all parties involved in your short-term rental

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