check forgery
Faking payment documents
Check forgery is the crime of creating, altering, or signing checks without authorization to fraudulently obtain money.
This includes writing checks on accounts that don't exist, altering the amount on legitimate checks, or signing someone else's name without permission.
He was arrested for check forgery after cashing stolen checks with forged signatures.
- fraudIntentional criminal trickery
- bank fraudDeception targeting financial institutions
- white collar crimeNonviolent financial wrongdoing
- counterfeitFraudulent imitation
- signatureHandwritten name for verification
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check forgeryidentity theft
Stealing personal data criminally
credit card fraud · wire fraud · embezzlement · counterfeiting · money laundering
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