Synthetic or ghost identities. If you're a property manager, it's important to be on the lookout for them. Tenants with synthetic ID's often fail to pay rent, damage property, and cause other problems for landlords. So, what is a synthetic ID? Keep reading to find...

A Credit Privacy Number (CPN) is a nine-digit number that is used in place of a Social Security Number (SSN). CPNs are sometimes marketed as a way to improve credit scores or "protect" one's identity. But is using a CPN actually a crime? In short, the answer is yes....

A data breach occurs when an unauthorized person gains access to sensitive, confidential, or protected information. This information can include but is not limited to credit card numbers, social security numbers, driver’s license numbers, medical records, and bank...

In recent years, data breaches have become more and more common. In 2018 alone, there were over 1,400 data breaches, exposing over 446 million records. And 2019 is on pace to exceed that number. With the amount of sensitive information that property managers have to deal with on a daily basis, it’s important to be aware of the risks and take steps to protect yourself.

Frankenstein's Monster and Synthetic Identities: What Landlords Need to Know As a landlord, you're always on the lookout for potential tenants who might cause you problems downthe road. You might think you've gotten pretty good at spotting red flags, but there's one...

As a landlord or property management professional, you know that there are a lot of people out therewho are looking to commit fraud. Unfortunately, the rental market has become a hotbed for fraudstersin recent years. Every day, we hear stories about landlords who have...