Wills, agreements, cheques and letters of consent — forgery is more common than people think.
You do not need to be an expert to notice when something looks wrong. These signs justify a professional examination.
What to do
- Shaky or slow-looking strokesForgers often draw slowly instead of writing naturally.
- Too perfect a matchReal signatures vary slightly every time; a traced copy may be identical.
- Pen lifts in odd placesSmall gaps where a natural signature flows.
- Different pressure or penCompared with other parts of the document.
- Collect genuine samplesSeveral signatures from around the same date — originals if possible.
- Keep the original document safeDo not write on it, fold it or staple it again.
When to call a professional: We compare questioned signatures with genuine samples and advise on next steps. Fraud, Scam & Signature →
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Emergency? Call 999. Scam in progress? Call the National Scam Response Centre at 997. This tip is general information, not legal advice.