mail the Inspector General's Office at ethics@atg.state.il. Report fraud, scams, and bad business practices at ReportFraud.ftc. Report identity theft at IdentityTheft.
mail the Inspector General's Office at ethics@atg.state.il. Report fraud, scams, and bad business practices at ReportFraud.ftc. Report identity theft at IdentityTheft.
These days, you can detect document fraud thanks to artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to analyze metadata, visual structure, and internal integrity for signs of forgery.
Attorney General Helplines Consumer Fraud. 1-800-386-5438 (Chicago) 1-800-243-0618 (Springfield) ... Crime Victims Assistance Line. 1-800-228-3368. Disability Rights Hotline. 312-814-5684 (Chicago) 217-524-2660 (Springfield) Military & Veterans Rights Hotline. 1-800-382-3000. Workplace Rights. 1-844-740-5076.
Get Connected: Consumer Fraud Helplines. 1-800-386-5438 (Chicago) 1-800-243-0618 (Springfield) ... Linea Gratuita en Espanol. 1-866-310-8398. Civil Rights Helpline. 1-877-581-3692. Disability Rights Helpline. 312-814-5684 (Chicago) 217-524-2660 (Springfield) Health Care Helpline. 1-877-305-5145. Workplace Rights. 1-844-740-5076.
Illinois deems forgery a considerable offense. Under Illinois law, forgery can lead to significant legal consequences and varies depending on the nature of the forged document. A Class 3 felony for a generic forgery can result in 2-5 years of imprisonment.
Data Entry Errors: Misspellings, incorrect dates, or other data entry mistakes in names or other critical information can be red flags, as genuine documents typically undergo thorough checks​​​​. Altered Text or Images: In IDs and other documents, photo alterations, names, or other details are common signs of fraud.
Signature analysts can assess the speed, pressure, and form of signatures to see if they were signed fluidly. If the signature appears to be traced or written slowly, it may be a forgery. Additionally, signature analysts and signature verification software can compare presented signatures with reference signatures.