CH-10-Handwriting Analysis, Forgery, Counterfeiting

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What is Handwriting Analysis?

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Handwriting analysis, also known as graphology, is the study of handwriting to assess personality traits and identify forgeries.

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What is Forgery?

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Forgery is the act of falsifying documents, signatures, or other items to deceive others.

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What is Counterfeiting?

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Counterfeiting is the production of imitation currency, goods, or documents with the intent to deceive.

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What are common documents that are forged?

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Commonly forged documents include legal agreements, employment records, historic letters, and checks.

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What is the significance of Color Changing Ink in preventing forgery?

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Color changing ink is a security feature that changes color when viewed from different angles, making it difficult to replicate.

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What is a Watermark?

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A watermark is a recognizable image or pattern in paper that appears lighter or darker when viewed against the light, used as a security feature.

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What does the acronym FISH stand for?

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FISH stands for Forensic Information System for Handwriting, a computerized handwriting database maintained by the Secret Service.

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What is the Federal Reserve seal?

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The Federal Reserve seal is a security feature on U.S. currency that indicates authenticity and includes specific design elements.

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What are Series Numbers on currency?

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Series numbers are unique identifiers on currency that correspond to specific issues of bills, helping to track their authenticity.

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What is the purpose of the Treasury seal?

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The Treasury seal is a security feature on U.S. currency that signifies the bill's authenticity and includes distinct design elements.