forged signature
Fraudulent written authorization
A forged signature is a fraudulent imitation of someone's handwriting, typically on documents like checks, contracts, or wills.
The forger attempts to replicate distinctive features of the authentic signature to deceive others into believing the document was signed by that person.
The bank flagged the forged signature on the check.
- fakeNot the real thing
- counterfeitFraudulent imitation
- fraudIntentional criminal trickery
- bank fraudDeception targeting financial institutions
- white collar crimeNonviolent financial wrongdoing
pen · ink · handwriting · scrawl · John Hancock · notary · document · legal document · contract · falsified · traced · copied · rubber stamp · criminal · deception · authenticity · questioned · examined
- forgeriesfake passport, fake ID, counterfeit, fake visa, fake certificates
- signaturesautograph, John Hancock, initials, mark, flourish
- forgerycounterfeit, fake, falsification, fabrication
- check fraudcounterfeit checks, fake checks, bad checks, check fraud, fake endorsements
- deceptionlie, lies, lying, fake, fraud
- art forgeryart fraud, counterfeit art, fake paintings, art authentication, fakes