Questioned Documents, Forgery, Counterfeiting

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What is a questioned document?

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Any signature, handwriting, typewritten, or other mark whose authenticity is disputed.

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Why are documents chemically treated?

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To make them look older.

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What evidence can be discovered by coloring over paper and using oblique lighting?

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Indentations.

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Which of the following is NOT a type of forgery?

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Authentic forgery.

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What is chromatography used for?

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To separate the components of different inks.

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Define forgery.

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The act of falsifying documents, signatures, or other items with the intent to deceive.

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What is counterfeiting?

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The production of imitation currency or documents with the intent to use them as if they were genuine.

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What is the purpose of document analysis?

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To examine and evaluate the authenticity and origin of questioned documents.

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What is blind forgery?

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A type of forgery where the forger does not have a sample of the original signature.

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What is simulated forgery?

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A type of forgery where the forger attempts to replicate the original signature or document.