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Postman signs for delivery himself. Any laws broken?
Suppose a Royal Mail worker knocks on the door to deliver a parcel which needs to be signed for. No one is home. He is supposed to leave a "Something for you" card and bring the parcel to ...
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Which states use disproportionate punishment in case of forged travel documents?
In the Schengen visa code handbook on page 60, you will find the following passage:
Recommended best practice in case a false, counterfeit or forged travel document is detected:
Such documents should ...
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Unauthorized Bank transaction [closed]
Someone went to my bank they didn't have no check or my debit card they used it with withdrawal slip at the drive-thru and stole money like on four different trips and the bank isn't reimbursing my ...
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Forging a signature on NC car title [closed]
My now ex boyfriend and I had 4 cars. They are all in my name, my insurance. One needed some "repairs" I was told so he took it to a mechanic. A week later I drive by the mechanic shop to ...
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Should someone witness other signatures in an application letter to avoid the accusation of forgery?
In India, some years ago my brother wrote an application letter regarding release of a certain fund which was important to both him and his boss. He got the signature of his boss (for forwarding the ...
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What do i do how do I get my truck back or paid for everything that I've lost [closed]
Someone(ex roommate who i had sexual relations with) forged my signature on a bill of sale and stole my truck i Called to report it and the police won't do nothing since the truck is no longer in my ...
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Forged name to sale a vehicle
Father died last year, no will, 6 daughters and oldest has taken over the estate but youngest daughter a few months ago, had his truck hidden and just sold it and spent the money from sale, she forged ...
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Is it legal to use someone else's credit card with permission?
Is it legal to use someone else's credit card with their permission? What about forging a signature, also with permission?
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If someone forges someone else's signature, is the actual signer bound to the contract?
John signs a contract with Jane to buy a car, but he forges Joe's signature. Obviously, Joe isn't bound to the contract (at least, if he can prove he didn't sign it). Is John bound by it?
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Would there be legal implications in the US to modifying a real vaccine card with fake info?
I know someone who received two doses of the vaccine, and so she has a real vaccination card. But she had substantial side effects from the second dose, and so doesn't plan on getting a booster. Her ...
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Clever Probate Fraud (UK) - How Did He Do It?
I’m hoping someone can help me understand this clever bit of probate fraud.
In summary:
Swindler made fake wills for sailors who had died intestate leaving
high value estates. The wills looked real ...
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What it takes to conceal facts of medical malpractice?
I would like to focus on cases which involve a complainant having suffered as a result of medical malpractice or neglect of their need for medical care exercised by their caregivers, such as parents. ...
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Is shredding a document included in forgery?
I'm wondering if a defendant was to take the ownership papers of a $125,000 yacht and shredded them, would it still be considered forgery since it is altering the document?
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What are the legal implications of manipulating Bitcoin if you could “forge” transactions?
Imagine I have recently been abducted by highly advanced and strangely opinionated aliens who provide me with unfathomably advanced technology on the condition that I undermine Bitcoin (the aliens are ...
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What are the penalties for attempting to fill a forged prescription in the U.S.?
My cousin who lives in Anaheim, California was just caught trying to fill in a forged prescription for a benzodiazepine (Valium/diazepam). He scanned and forged the original script given to him by a ...
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Is selling forgery-producing equipment a crime in the United States?
There are new opportunities emerging in forgery, including digital forgery of e-documents, deep-fake technology for creating false evidence, and 3D printing of the equipment (e.g., embossing tools) ...
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Mayor forged hotel receipt while drunk
Our mayor forged the name, room number and signature of another councilor on a hotel bar tab. According to a taxpayer funded independent investigation he wrote the room number of the other councilman, ...
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Helping a friend = Too many fines and not enough money
A insured a motor bike for B, who signed it over to A. Since then, A has gotten close to $1000 in photo radar tickets.
After multiple attempts to stop B from speeding, A cancelled the insurance. After ...
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Forging a signature on a legal document, NY
What is the penalty for forging the signature of a Psychiatrist on a NYS Article 14 9.55 form, enabling an outpatient mental health care provider to summon police assistance in transferring a patient ...
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How do I prove unauthorized use of my signature?
I was recently terminated for allegedly violating the company attendance policy (claiming I did not contact my manager at least 30 minutes prior to start of my shift, which is a false accusation, but ...
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Isn't forging a signature on a car title a crime?
I let someone borrow my car, and the title was in the car. They stole the title and signed it over to themselves and registered the car.
Although the police acknowledge a forgery occurred (if this ...
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What are the legal implications of the director and witnesses of the person who forged the signature?
While my husband was traveling on business out of state, under time pressure he pushed my naive 24 year old son to take a legal document requiring my signature (without my prior knowledge or consent) ...
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Example of wills being declared forged without the signature being forged?
Is there case law in common-law-based legal systems regarding claims that a will is forged - but without the signature being forged, and without the text being altered after the signature?
For example:...
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Close family member got me intro trouble in my home country, unsure how to proceed [closed]
I have immigrated from European countryA to European countryB several years ago. Before I left I was operating a small business with a close family member, they were taking care of the accounting/tax ...
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What do I do if someone forged my name on bill of sale to transfer title?
Hello I need help with advice on where to go with the situation I'm in. I made a deal with the guy to trade my Dodge Durango and my Mustang for his Suzuki street bike and a $2000 digital water pump. I ...
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What are the consequences of forging a will, in common law and in civil law?
In any legal system (in which individuals can transfer property ownership upon their death through wills), there are probably criteria for when a will is admissible (e.g. the deceased was cognitively ...
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Someone forged my signature in the bill of sales
I brought a used car from Mr. A. However it was not his car. He went with Mr. B, the real owner, to an office dealing with auto registration and sign the paper together without me being there. I did ...
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How do I press charges against my former broker for forgery?
I am a Realtor. When I was first licensed I began working for a broker in Los Angeles, CA. After almost 2 years we had a dispute and he refused to pay me. It was at this time it was discovered that I ...
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Name forged on automobile bill of sale
My daughter and I sold her car in late September to someone on Craigslist. The car was a lemon so we sold it to Mr X for half of what it would have been. He in turn sold the car 2-3 days later to Ms ...
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What is the difference between "tamper," "alter," and "mutilate"
For example the words given here
Whoever falsely makes, forges, counterfeits, mutilates, or alters any passport or instrument
purporting to be a passport, with intent that the same may be used;
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What if somebody copies your signature on a contract that says you can't sue them?
What can the person do in such cases? And further more, what can the judge do to stop this paradox?
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My signature was forged on a bill of sale for a vehicle
I know for fact my signature was forged on a bill of sale for a vehicle. The buying party also knew my signature was forged as it was done right in front of them. Can the buying party also be held ...
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Forged signature in DHL Invoice
My sister in India sent her dysfunctional iphone to me in the UK through DHL. She signed some paperwork and was charged Rs. 4300 for the transfer. She did not quote a value for the product nor did she ...
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Is a document considered falsified if it has no stamp or signature?
So if we have a falsified document (diploma, certificate, official documents, etc.), with all the correct information, submitted in electronic version, but
Without a signature/stamp
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Are forged signatures on company documents illegal?
Are forged signatures illegal on company documents even if they're forged by the director of the company?
Example: I looked over some documents for a small company founded by three persons, I believe ...
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Using fictitious and forged document in personal injury case
After a slip and fall that required surgery, I retained an attorney and filed a personal injury suit against the corporation. At the time of the injury I filled out an Onsight Incident report. I ...
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Wrong name used on bank account
I know someone who was planning on legally changing their name to avoid detection by abusive family members. When opening a bank account she used her correct social security number, but used her ...
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What can I do if someone forges letters in my name?
Someone has been forging letters to my children's schools in my name. How can I put a stop to this?
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What happens if I forge a customer's signature? [closed]
So I work at a Pharmacy as a Pharmacy Technician, and it was my first day today. I got assigned to work at the drive-thru for customers picking up their prescriptions.
So our system always asks for ...
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forged signature passport applications in Victoria, Australia
Can someone get into trouble if they have forged my husband's signature on his children's passport application forms in Victoria, Australia?
Initial forms were signed and sent back but apparently ...
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Legal remedies if an employee forges my name
I am considering putting a boat out for charter and this may require employing a master to run the boat. Typically a ship master will enter their days underway in a nautical log. These logs are ...
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What is the remedy if a lawyer forges a client's signature on a will?
Assume that a lawyer forges his or her client's signature on a will.
What is the remedy for anyone who believes they've been injured by the execution of the will?
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Can a person get in trouble for using an altered photo ID?
I am not 18 yet, actually 17. And I found this awesome way to make money online, but it requires you to be at least 18 years of age. The website asks for a photo of your ID at the registration. So I ...
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Is forging another's signature prosecutable if forger had permission?
After reading this post, I realized that a significant percentage of my friends and family could go to prison for forgery. Many couples I know sign one another's names all the time, including on the ...
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Is it legal to forge a employee's signautre
I have recently been fired from my company. Filling out my unemployment information, I realized that my employer signed my W-4, and Direct Deposit Authorization as me (Forged). I am worried they may ...
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Is forging a signature a crime in Australia?
My landlord has dishonestly processed the security bond refund form without my knowledge. The landlord forged my signature to claim half of the bond, to which he is not entitled.
The landlord ...
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