Identifying fake documentation is a challenge, especially in the digital world. Federal criminal possession of a forgery device is defined as having control, custody, or possession of "any plate, stone, or other thing, or any part thereof.Legal consequences: Forged signatures on legal documents can lead to disputes, lawsuits, and potentially adverse legal outcomes for individuals. The Oath of a Freeman is heading for sale at Heritage Auctions. Forged documents are a form of document fraud in which authentic documents are altered or changed without legal authorization. The most commonly forged items are actually documentsespecially identity documents, like fake IDs. Document forgery is the act of creating a fake document from scratch, imitating a genuine one. Then I got the message "UNSOLD You failed to deliver the forged documents". Is a known or common issue? HowStuffWorks takes a look at some of the most famous literary forgeries in history, including Hitler's diary and Howard Hughes' memoirs.