Planet Money did an interesting podcast on just this topic: Episode 564: The Signature. Before there were other forms of identification and endorsement, signatures were the most commonly used medium to authenticate documents. Signatures were also distinctive and relatively unique. read more
Before there were other forms of identification and endorsement, signatures were the most commonly used medium to authenticate documents. Signatures were also distinctive and relatively unique. A skilled forger could duplicate a signature, but it was more trouble than it was worth for most people, and the forgery was evident. read more
We can perform this type of examination on the site of the document if necessary. A conclusive determination can be made whether the signatures are originals or robo pen created. VSC 2000 IMAGE ENHANCEMENT USED IN HANDWRITING AND FORGERY EXAMINATION. The VSC-2000 is used for magnification and image enhancement of documents. read more