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Collecting checks signed by famous people is a fascinating hobby enjoyed by many autograph enthusiasts around the world. Autographs on checks have special appeal because the signature on the face of a check is usually authentic, the autograph is on a document that is easy to store and maintain, and an interesting story about the signer may be associated with the check.
Autographs on slips of paper, photos, and cards, are easy to forge. A bit of talent and practice is sometimes all that is needed to create a masterful forgery that can fool even the most seasoned experts. The famous forger Joseph Cosey proudly sold his expertly crafted letters of famous Americans to experienced How much Celebrity makes autograph dealers. Unlike letters and other types of documents, the issuing bank verifies signatures on checks. Forgers are also discouraged by the trouble it takes to print fake checks and add a signature. There are also substantial penalties that are aggressively enforced for fraudulent use of checks.