But if you fake someone else signature and claim is their signature is also fraud (forgery). Property Fraud Alert Information.(Resolution R-1072-17). 13. Apart from criminal liabilities, victims of forgery or falsification can pursue civil actions to nullify the forged or falsified document. Property fraud occurs when an individual uses a forged document to sell, transfer or incumber property that does not belong to them. Tangible Personal Property. Forgery, particularly in the context of real estate transactions, is a serious offense under Philippine law.