Questioned Documents, Forgery, Counterfeiting

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What is forgery?

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Forgery is the act of falsifying documents, signatures, or other items with the intent to deceive or commit fraud.

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What are the main types of forgery?

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The main types of forgery include blind forgery, simulated forgery, and traced forgery.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of forgery?

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Authentic forgery is NOT a recognized type of forgery.

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What is a watermark?

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A watermark is a translucent mark or image impressed on paper during manufacture, visible when the paper is held up to the light.

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What does 'line habits' refer to in handwriting analysis?

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Line habits refer to the position of text in relation to the baseline, indicating whether it is on, above, or below the line.

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What is an exemplar in questioned document examination?

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An exemplar is a known sample of handwriting or printing used for comparison with a questioned document.

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How can criminals acquire or alter checks?

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Criminals can acquire or alter checks by ordering someone else's checks from a deposit slip, directly altering a check, or intercepting and altering someone's check.

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What is simulated forgery?

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Simulated forgery involves creating a fake document that closely resembles a genuine one, often using similar materials and techniques.

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What is blind forgery?

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Blind forgery is the act of creating a signature or document without having a reference to the original, relying solely on memory.

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What is the purpose of handwriting analysis in forgery detection?

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Handwriting analysis helps to determine the authenticity of a document by comparing the writing style, slant, and other characteristics.