document fraud
Faking official papers
Document fraud is the creation, alteration, or use of false documents to deceive—fake IDs, forged signatures, counterfeit passports, fabricated credentials.
The term covers both making fraudulent documents and knowingly using them: He was charged with document fraud after presenting a fake driver's license.
Immigration and identity theft cases frequently involve document fraud.
- financial gainIncome exceeding expenses
- counterfeitingMaking fake money
- forgeryCreating fraudulent imitations
- tax evasionIllegally avoiding government dues
- identity theftStealing personal data criminally
stolen identity · fake ID · falsification · paper trail · birth certificate · social security number · imprisonment · fines · impersonation · fake credentials · business losses · federal offense · criminal charges · academic dishonesty · background check · international disputes · public awareness campaigns · reputational damage
document fraudofficial documentation
Verified papers from authorities
notarized documents · official records · legal documents · genuine articles
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