Verifying a Digital Document Is Real: A Practical Walkthrough
Three checks catch almost every forged document: metadata timestamp analysis, hash verification, and visual artifact inspection. This guide walks through the exact procedure for PDFs, images, and Office documents — the workflow used with legal teams, HR departments, and insurance adjusters when document authenticity is in question.
Key Topics Covered
PDF metadata author and creation date analysis
SHA-256 hash verification for document integrity
Font mismatch and alignment inconsistency detection