Altered Documents

Detect Tampering and Verify Authenticity in Altered Documents.

What are Altered Documents?

Altered documents are those that have been changed or modified after their original creation. This can include erasures, overwriting, additions, or other forms of tampering.

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How the Process Works

The examination of altered documents involves a detailed inspection using various forensic techniques and tools. This may include using tools like Video Spectral Comparators (VSC), stereo microscopes, or Electrostatic Detection Apparatus (ESDA) to reveal hidden alterations, detect different inks, or uncover indented writing.

General Questions

What is the examination of altered documents in forensic document analysis?

The examination of altered documents is the process of analyzing documents to detect any changes or modifications made after their original creation.

By detecting alterations, experts can determine if a document has been tampered with, which can be crucial in legal disputes or investigations involving fraud or forgery.

Common types of alterations that can be detected include erasures, overwriting, additions, cut-and-paste manipulations, and the use of different inks or papers.

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