Maricopa Community Colleges  AJS290AP   19956-20086 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 07/22/08
AJS290AP 19956-20086 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Forgery
Recognition of disguised and forged writing, detection of counterfeit currency and negotiable instruments, and application of current laws regarding document crimes.
Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
AJS290AP   19956-20086 Forgery
1. Describe a general type of forger. (I)
2. Describe the various types of check passers. (I)
3. Describe the techniques used by forgers. (II)
4. Describe common forgery techniques. (III)
5. Define the crime of forgery. (IV)
6. Describe ways of tracing and identifying a forger. (IV)
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AJS290AP   19956-20086 Forgery
    I. The forger
        A. General type
        B. Habitual check passer
        C. Successful check passer
        D. Roving check passer
        E. Disguised check passer
      II. Techniques of the forger
          A. Obtaining blank forms
          B. Equipment
          C. Identification papers
          D. Official papers
        III. Forgery techniques
            A. Using a new account
            B. Wednesday-to-Monday scheme
            C. Checks in excess of purchase
            D. Use of elaborate credentials
            E. Dual signature scheme
            F. E Bonds and money orders
          IV. Forgery laws
              A. Definition of forgery
              B. Elements of proof
              C. Tracing and apprehending the forger
                1. Detection
                2. Interviewing
                3. Physical evidence
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