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Forgery
Written by Administrator Friday, 15 August 2008 17:01 |
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By definition, forgery is the process of making, imitating, or adapting objects or documents in order to commit a deception. Money or currency forgery is more often referred to as counterfeiting. Consumer goods are also considered counterfeits if they are not manufactured or produced by the manufacturer or producer given on the label or marked with the trademark symbol. If the object that has been forged is a record or document, then it is often known as a false document. The twentieth century art market made forgeries a highly profitable commodity. There are widespread forgeries of extremely valued artists, such as Picasso and Matisse. Forgery itself is a fraud technique, such as identity theft, and is one of the threats that need to be addressed by security engineering. Forgery can be classified as either a misdemeanor or a felony. There are many different types of forgery that are subject to punishment by statutes put into action by the national and state legislatures. There are some simple things a person can do in order to keep themselves from becoming victims of forgery. First, whenever you sign something, make sure to keep a copy of it for your files. Never leave any establishment without at least a photocopy of the original document you signed. Keep any receipts in a safe and easily accessible place. Whenever you sign a receipt for anything, you need to be sure to keep the original in case you ever have to prove that the item it really yours. If an establishment tells you that they will give you a copy of the receipt you just signed when they deliver the product, don’t go for it. Always get a carbon copy or photocopy of the receipt, with your signature on it, before you leave the premises. This is a good habit to get into. You have a legal right to at least a copy of the original receipt or contract, so never leave an establishment without one. The best evidence if it ever comes down to having to prove yourself is always the original. A signature in ink is considered an original copy. Never sign a blank piece of paper. Never sign a form or contract where all the blanks have not been filled in. If there are necessary blanks, then initial those parts to show that they are left blank on purpose. If you are sick, under stress, or under the influence of alcohol or drugs, do not do business. The courts won’t accept these excuses. Your signature is your signature and, unless you can prove it is a forgery, you have to take responsibility. Create a signature that is uniquely yours and difficult to copy. Just remember that you can never be too careful or too trusting. Always keep your original contracts, receipts, and forms and keep them in a safe place. You never know when you might need them.
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