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Course Outline

Session 1: Introduction to Signature Verification

  1. Introduction
  2. Key Terminology in Signature Verification (SV) and an Examination of Questioned Documents
  3. Handwriting Characteristics & Unique Traits
  4. Comparison & Analysis of Handwriting
  5. Defining Characteristics of a Signature
  6. Knowledge Check: Key Terminology in SV

Session 2: Methods of Comparing Signatures

  1. Handwriting/Signature Verification & Its Limitations
  2. The ROADS Method for Comparing Signatures:
    1. Relative Size of Capital & Lowercase Letters and the Baseline
    2. Ornamentation of Signatures
    3. Arrangement of Letters
    4. Design of Letters
    5. Slanting of Letters
  3. Tools Utilized in Signature Verification
  4. Specimen vs. Questioned Signature
  5. Knowledge Check: Signature Comparison

Session 3: Signature Verification

  1. Principles of Signature Verification
  2. Practical Approach to Signature Verification
  3. Counter-Measures and Preventive Mechanisms
  4. Knowledge Check: Signature Analysis

Session 4: Forged Signatures

  1. Types of Forgery
  2. Characteristics of a Genuine Signature
  3. Genuine vs. Forged Signatures
  4. Indications of Forgery
  5. Document Alterations
  6. Discussion of Relevant Bank Cases/Modus Operandi
  7. Penalties for Falsification of Signature and Documents
 7 Hours

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