Document Check: Is It Real or Fake?
Been handed a bank statement, payslip, invoice or screenshot that doesn’t feel right? We check it for signs of editing and tell you what we find, in a written report. Up to 10 pages is $350 + GST.
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What we check
- Bank statements, payslips, invoices and receipts
- Letters, contracts and agreements
- Screenshots of messages, emails or bank transfers
- Photos that may have been changed
What we look for
- Signs the file was edited after it was made
- Fonts, spacing or dates that don’t match the rest of the page
- Numbers and totals that don’t add up
- A layout that doesn’t match the real thing from that bank or company
- Details that clash with other facts you already have
Who uses this
- Landlords and agents checking a tenant’s payslips or bank statements
- Small businesses checking an invoice before they pay it
- People in a separation who think a partner’s statements have been changed
- Anyone sent a “proof of payment” screenshot that never turned into money
Pricing
| Job size | Price |
|---|---|
| Up to 10 pages | $350 + GST |
| 11 to 50 pages | $650 + GST |
| Larger jobs | We quote |
How it works
- Tell us what you have. What kind of document and how many pages.
- Pay and send the files. The original file is best (PDF or the photo itself), not a photo of a screen.
- Get your report. What we checked, what looks right, what doesn’t, and why.
Please note: this is a check for signs of tampering by licensed investigators. It is not a court-certified forensic document examination. If your matter needs one, we will tell you.
Worried about a scam more broadly? See our fraud and scams investigations.
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Common questions
What file should I send?
The original file if you have it, such as the PDF that was emailed to you or the photo itself. A photo of a screen hides a lot of what we look for.
Can you prove a document is fake?
We report what we find: signs of editing, details that don’t match and numbers that don’t add up. We never claim more than the file shows.
Will the person know I had it checked?
No. We only look at the files you send us. Nobody is contacted.
Is this a forensic document examination?
No. It is a check for signs of tampering. If you need a court-certified examination, we will tell you.
Sydney Private Investigations is run by GORA Investigations Pty Ltd, ABN 34 600 932 438, NSW Master Licence 412080174. Everything you tell us is kept confidential.
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