false addresses that are usually placed in the headers of spam. Sometimes forged addresses are random garbage followed by a well-known domain name. Other times the forged addresses are real and belong to the spammer's enemy. Almost everything you see in the headers of a spam message is forged. The only headers that can be trusted are the Received headers, and only the ones that were added after the spammer sent the message. The most trustworthy Received header is the one closest to the top. See also spoof.
A copy of an existing art piece that pretends to be the real piece.
The illegal act of counterfeiting documents or making a false signature, alteration, or falsification.
Falsely and fraudulently making or altering a document, e.g., a check.
An illegal modification or reproduction of an instrument, document, signature, or legal tender.
To create a false document or modifying a real one so that it can be used as if it were the original.
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).
An imitation of a stamp intended to deceive.
An imitation of a numismatic item intended to deceive and/or defraud. See the separate article.
The making of fraudulent copies of anything of value. Reproductions are usually marked to denote it as being a copy, but for a forgery, great care is taken to make the copy appear to be the original with the intent to defraud a collector.
The act of forging, especially the illegal production of something counterfeit. Something counterfeit, forged, or fraudulent. Graft- The unscrupulous use of one's position to derive profit or advantages: extortion. Also, any money of advantage gained or yielded under such circumstances.
a copy that is represented as the original
criminal falsification by making or altering an instrument with intent to defraud
a faked stamp meant to deceive a stamp collector, whereas a counterfeit is a bogus stamp created to deprive postal authorities from revenue
a form of an "unauthorized signature" fraudulently made
an imitation or alteration of a document, handwriting or signature, being represented as an original with the intent to defraud
a work with an intent to deceive
Altering or faking a document for the purpose of fraud.
False writing or alteration of an instrument with the fraudulent intent of deceiving or injuring another.
The crime of falsely signing a document with the intent to defraud.
The illegal act of signing another person's name or altering another person's signature as part of a fraudulent scheme.
A fraudulent copy of a postage stamp or postmark Foxing Browning of paper because of age or dampness Frank''Free' (of postage). Also a postmark indicating postage paid
A fraudulent copy of a genuine postage stamp, overprint or postmark.
A deliberate attempt at deception. See also fake.
The fraudulent signing of another's name to an instrument such as a deed, mortgage or check.
A fraudulently produced or altered philatelic item intended to deceive the collector.
A copy or imitation of an object, made with the intention of deceiving prospective owners into believing that it is the genuine article.
An imitation coin made to copy and be sold as an original, often later than the period of the original, and usually intended to deceive a collector for its rarity value in excess of its face, intrinsic or bullion value. A counterfeit.
The making of a false document, including signing or sealing, with the intention that it will be seen as genuine• Commonwealth Offences
A false signature or material alteration with intent to defraud. The forged signature of the grantor will not pass title regardless of recording or lack of knowledge by the grantee or future grantees. Title insurance will insure against forgery. The word may extend beyond signatures (forged paintings, documents, etc.)
the fraudulent altering or making of a document or the imitation of another signature to the prejudice of another party's rights.
Many supposed works of art and historical documents have turned out to be forgeries, much to the chagrin of their owners and the experts who mistakenly pronounced them genuine. For example, the Adolf Hitler diaries "discovered" in April 1983 turned out to be a major embarassment to some authorities (including Time magazine) when they were exposed as a hoax in May 1983. [SMB
The making or alteration of a document or instrument with the intent to defraud.
A document that is false, either as a result of being signed by someone other than the person represented to have signed it or as a result of being a false, worthless replica of a document that has value.
The fraudulent imitation of documents. Europol and the EU networks for police cooperation facilitate the exchange of information and cooperate to prevent and prosecute forgery. (See Freedom to travel: Travel and residence documents, Organised crime : Structures and bodies, Police: Europol)
A intentional fake. A counterfeit item or signature. Selling a forgery as being authentic is fraud.
False making or material altering, with intent to defraud, of any writing which, if genuine, might be of legal efficacy or the foundation of a legal liability; the signing of a name of another with an attempt to imitate the handwriting for the purpose of obtaining money or other property.
False or fraudulent making or altering of a written instrument. Also, the illegal signing of another's name to a document such as a check.
The alteration of a document or instrument with fraudulent intent.
a faked or illegally copied document
Imitating the signature of some other person with fraudulent intent.
When a person purposefully tries to withdraw money from someone's account by pretending to be the owner of that account.
Altering a written document with the intent to injure or defraud someone.
The alteration of an instrument (document, writing) from its genuine state.
The false and fraudulent making or altering of a document or the use of such a document.
1) The illegal signing of another's name to a document, such as, a cheque. 2) Falsely making or altering a written instrument.
in general, any false writing with intent to defraud. Defined by statute in the various states.
The criminal act of falsely and fraudulently making or altering a document with intent to deprive others of some right, interest or property by deceit.
An imitation of a coin made to deceive a collector.
Forgery is the process of making or adapting objects or documents (see false document), with the intent to deceive. The similar crime of fraud is the crime of deceiving another, including through the use of objects obtained through forgery. Copies, studio replicas, and reproductions are not considered forgeries, though they may later become forgeries through knowing and willful mis-attributions.
In a digital signature or Message Authentication Code (MAC) system, an Selective forgery is the creation (by an adversary) of chosen message m and a valid signature (or MAC) \sigma for m, where m has not been signed or MACed in the past by the legitimate signer/MAC generator.