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Forgery is a criminal act and would be under the category of fraud.

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The act of falsely producing a writing or instrument?

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Is forgery a crime of moral turpitude?

Yes, forgery is a crime of moral turpitude. It's considered a dishonest act against property.


What happens if you cash in a fake travellers cheque?

Firstly you will not get any money because your travellers check is fake secondly you will be handed over to the police for performing an act of forgery thirdly you will be jailed by the police for committing an act of forgery


What do you call a line of criminals as they file one by one into prison?

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Is someone is committing an act of forgery when they are asking questions?

Forgery is making of a false copy of an original, with the intent of deceiving another as to the validity of the copy- as in a false copy of a signature on a check.


Is a crininal investigator a well paid job?

The average salary of a criminal investigator is $58,000.


What are the legal consequences of forgery, which is the act of falsely making or altering a writing or document with the intent to defraud?

Forgery is a serious crime that can result in legal consequences such as fines, imprisonment, and a criminal record. The severity of the punishment depends on the specific circumstances of the forgery and the laws of the jurisdiction where it occurred.


What is the punishment for forgery in WV?

By definition, forgery is the act of signing something in another person's name and passing it off as an official signature from that person. If you are caught committing this act in West Virginia you could face a felony conviction that can carry a minimum of 2 years behind bars.


Can i deposit your company chaque on my pesonal account your name written on chaque?

No you cannot. It will be considered a forgery. A cheque can be deposited only into the account of the person to whom the cheque is written to. So, if you perform that act of forgery, you can be jailed for doing it.


What is the definition on check forgery in Arkansas?

With the purpose to defraud, the person makes, completes, alters, counterfeits, possesses or utters any written instrument that purports to be or is calculated to become or to represent if completed the act of a person who did not authorize that act. "Check" Forgery is considered forgery in the second degree, which is a Class C Felony. Take special note that by simply possessing a forged check makes you guilty of forgery in the second degree. Most people think you have to "forge" someones signature to be guilty of forgery, however, if you attempt to add numbers to a check to make the check amount different from the legal written amount, you have also committed forgery in the second degree. To be guilty of forgery in the first degree the legal definition (first paragraph) must be applied to money, a security, postage or revenue stamps or other government issued instrument. (also included are stocks and bonds)


What is the difference between forgery and fraud?

Forgery is the act of creating a false document or signature with the intent to deceive, while fraud is the act of deceiving someone for personal gain through false pretenses or misrepresentation.Forgery involves creating fake documents, while fraud involves using deception to obtain something of value.


What does forgery mean?

Forgery used as a verb means the act of forging or producing a copy of a document, signature, banknote, or work of art with the intention of creating the impression the object is authentic. "When they realize that the copy was not authentic, he was accused of forgery." Forgery used as a noun means a forged or copied document, singature, banknote or work of art. "The hundred dollar bill was a forgery."