This type of forgery will sometimes allow an examiner to identify who made the forgery based on the handwriting habits that are present in the forged signature. When the forged document is currency, it is also known as counterfeiting.750.249 Forgery of records and other instruments; uttering and publishing; exception. Sec. 249. Do you worry that you or your business might be the victim of fraud? Do you need to analyze your financial data to uncover potential misconduct?