by James A. Green | Apr 2, 2025 | Forgeries
Can a Fake Signature Be Traced Back to the Writer? It’s common for forensic document examiners to receive requests to compare a fake signature—either simulated or traced—with known writing samples of a suspected forger. The goal is often to confirm whether a specific...
by James A. Green | Dec 19, 2024 | Forgeries
Mortgage fraud has been a serious issue for homeowners and remains a concern in legal and financial circles. In some cases, fraudsters forge signatures on mortgage documents to alter loan terms or transfer property ownership without the homeowner’s knowledge. While...
by James A. Green | Sep 18, 2024 | Forgeries
Handwriting is unique to each individual, which is a fundamental principle of forensic handwriting comparisons. For this reason, even the most skillful forgeries often leave behind telltale signs that a trained Forensic Document Examiner can detect. The ability to...
by James A. Green | Aug 30, 2024 | Forgeries
Forged signatures are one of the most common forms of fraud and can result in significant financial losses. Forensic Document Examiners are frequently called upon to provide expert analysis in cases involving signature comparisons. What is Signature Forgery? Signature...
by James A. Green | Aug 21, 2023 | Forgeries
In today’s advanced world, check fraud goes beyond simply forging a signature. One common type of check fraud is check washing, which involves chemically deleting a check’s details, then replacing the information. The original dollar amount of the check...
by James A. Green | Jan 20, 2023 | Forgeries
When it comes to small estates, the importance of properly executed paperwork cannot be overstated. A small estate affidavit is a legal document used to transfer assets from an estate to its beneficiaries. Occasionally, disputes arise over the ownership of property or...
