Presentation on theme: "Handwriting Analysis, Forgery & Counterfeiting"— Presentation transcript: 1 Handwriting Analysis, Forgery & Counterfeiting Show
2 Objectives Describe 12 types of handwriting exemplars that can be analyzed in a document. Demonstrate an example of each of the 12 exemplars of handwriting traits. Identify
the major goals of a forensic handwriting analysis. Describe some of the technology ised in handwriting analysis. Distinguish between the terms forgery and fraudulence. Identify several ways in which businesses prevent check forgery. Describe 4 features of paper currency that are used to detect counterfeit bills.
3 Introduction Document analysis Document expert Very broad 4 Introduction to Handwriting 5 12
Characteristics of Handwriting
6 12 Characteristics of Handwriting 7 12 Characters of Handwriting 8 12 Characteristics of Handwriting 9 Handwriting Examination
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17 Handwriting Examination 18 19 Handwriting Examination 20 Literary Forgery Forgery of a piece of writing, such as an historic letter or manuscript Best literary forgers try to duplicate the original
document by using materials that are similar to those in the original document Documents can be treated to make them look older
21 Counterfeiting When false documents or other items are copied for the purpose of deception Most common
counterfeited items Travelers’ checks Certain bonds Currency Other counterfeited items Coins Food stamps Postage stamps Paper money Federal felony- punishable by up to 15 years in prison Investigated by the Secret Service
22 Counterfeiting Counterfeit Currency 23 Features Found in Real Currency 24 Features Found in
Real Currency
25 Features Found in Real Currency 26 Features Found in Real Currency When currency or other items are copied for the purpose of deception and profit is called?When a material gain, such as money, accompanies a forgery, it is called fraudulence. Generally, the primary purpose of forging something is to profit from the fake or alteration. Check Forgery – Approx. $27 million in illegitimate checks are cashed each day.
What is the primary purpose of forging an item?The primary benefit of forging is the strength it provides for completed products. This is the result of the metal being able to retain its grain structure and alignment during the forging process.
What is the term for items prepared with the intent to deceive or defraud?Definition of counterfeit
(Entry 1 of 3) 1 : made in imitation of something else with intent to deceive : forged counterfeit money a counterfeit diamond.
What is traced forgery?Traced forgery: In this type, the writer traces over a signature or other writing. Because the writer does not write in his or her natural hand, it is not possible to identify the writer, but it is possible to determine if the writing was produced by tracing. ▪
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