1) The illegal signing of another's name to a document, such as, a cheque 2) Falsely making or altering a written instrument Frame Refers to the construction of a building built of lumber Fraud 1) Methods used to deceive to cause unwarranted favourable decision for one's own benefit 2) Deliberate misrepresentation or misstatement 3) Concealment of facts which should at the time be made known Fraudulent Dishonest; based on or obtained by fraud
The illegal act of counterfeiting documents or making a false signature, alteration, or falsification
The fraudulent signing of another's name to an instrument such as a deed, mortgage or check
Forgery is the crime of forging money, documents, or paintings. He was found guilty of forgery
The act of making or altering a written instrument for the purpose of fraud or deceit; for example, signing another persons name to a check
The making of a false document, including signing or sealing, with the intention that it will be seen as genuine •Commonwealth Offences
A completely fraudulent reproduction of a postage stamp There are two general types of forgeries: those intended to defraud the postal authorities (see also Counterfeit), and those intended to defraud the collectors (see also Bogus)
the crime of fraudulently making or altering a writing or signature purporting to be made by another; the false making or material alteration of or addition to a written instrument for the purpose of deceit and fraud; as, the forgery of a bond
You can refer to a forged document, banknote, or painting as a forgery. The letter was a forgery. In law, the making of a false writing with the intent to defraud. "Writing" need not be handwriting: the law of forgery also covers printing, engraving, and keyboarding. Counterfeiting is usually regarded as a specific type of forgery. Checks, negotiable instruments, contracts, wills, and deeds are examples of documents that may be forged. Evidence may also be forged. Forgery requires fraudulent intent; it is not forgery to sign another's name, fill in blanks, or alter a genuine writing in the honest, though mistaken, belief that such conduct is authorized