Document Alteration Techniques Quiz
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What is necessary for all alterations to a document?

  • They must be countersigned. (correct)
  • They must be handwritten.
  • They must be printed.
  • They must be dated.

Which of the following is NOT a method used to reveal invisible inks?

  • Heat application
  • Magnetic fields (correct)
  • Chemical reaction
  • UV light exposure

What aspect of the counter-signature is comparable to that of the main signature?

  • It must be of equal importance.
  • It can be less formal.
  • It can be initialed instead.
  • It must be in the same form. (correct)

What is the process called that involves interpreting what is illegible on a document?

<p>Decipherment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How long does disappearing ink last before it becomes invisible?

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What is the purpose of a forger altering a document?

<p>To change the original meaning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which alteration technique involves removing lines across written matter?

<p>Cancellation (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What method is NOT classified as a way to erase writing?

<p>Superimposition (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does interlineation refer to in the context of document alteration?

<p>Inserting words between lines (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes fraudulent alterations?

<p>Changes made without consent after execution (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the act of changing a whole genuine page with a fraudulent one?

<p>Substitution (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which alteration method is characterized by making the original writing indecipherable?

<p>Obliteration (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the legal definition of alterations in the context of document fraud?

<p>A change impacting the sense or language of the document (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of forgery?

<p>To attempt to make a fraudulent copy of something. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a type of traced forgery?

<p>Simulated Process (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What might indicate that tracing was attempted in a forged signature?

<p>Side lighting revealing indented impressions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What characterizes a manipulated signature?

<p>It comes from a genuine signature but is altered in appearance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which situation best describes a guided hand forgery?

<p>An elderly person signs a document while their caregiver guides their hand. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is an autoforgery?

<p>A person simulates their own signature and claims it is not theirs. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of forgery might involve the elderly as potential victims?

<p>Guided hand forgery (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role do current technologies play in manipulated signatures?

<p>They facilitate the cutting and pasting of genuine signatures. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Counter-signature

A separate signature confirming an alteration, not just an initial.

Decipherment

Process of interpreting illegible or erased writing without altering the document.

Invisible Ink

Secret writing revealed by heat, chemicals, or UV light.

Check Posting Verification

Examining date, payee, and amount (numbers and words) systematically, separately from the main signature.

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Document Alteration

A change to a document requiring a counter-signature for verification.

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Forger Techniques

Methods used to create fraudulent documents by imitating signatures, handwriting, or altering documents.

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Alterations

Changes to a document, typically affecting its meaning, either during preparation or after execution.

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Fraudulent Alterations

Changes to a document made after execution without the agreement of all parties.

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Addition (Alteration)

Adding material to a document after its initial creation—changing the original meaning.

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Erasure (Alteration)

Removing writing from a document, using mechanical or chemical methods.

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Obliteration (Alteration)

Making original writing unreadable by blotting it out or covering it.

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Substitution (Alteration)

Replacing a genuine part of a document with a fraudulent one.

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Superimposition(Alteration)

Overwriting or layering text over existing text to change its meaning.

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Forgery

A purposeful attempt to create a fraudulent copy of something, like a signature, money, or artwork.

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Simple Forgery

A type of forgery where the forger attempts to replicate a signature based on their own skill.

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Simulated Forgery

A type of forgery where the forger tries to mimic a signature based on an existing example.

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Traced Forgery

A type of forgery where the forger uses a copy or tracing method to make a fraudulent duplicate.

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Indentation Process (Tracing Forgery)

A method of tracing that involves creating an indented impression of a signature.

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Detection of Forged Signatures

Identifying forged signatures by examining the document, signature placement, alignment, fonts, and spacing.

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Manipulated Forgery

Type of forgery where a genuine signature is cut, pasted, or copied onto a document using technology.

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Guided Hand Forgery

A forgery where a person guides the aging writer's hand during signature.

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