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Legal Definitions - raising an instrument

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Definition of raising an instrument

Definition: Raising an instrument refers to the fraudulent alteration of a negotiable instrument, such as a check, to increase the amount payable. This is done without the knowledge or consent of the issuer.

Example: If someone receives a check for $100 and alters it to read $1,000, they have raised the instrument. This is illegal and considered an act of forgery.

The act of raising an instrument is a serious offense that can result in criminal charges. It is important to protect your financial documents and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

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Simple Definition

Raising an instrument is when someone changes a check to make it look like it's for more money than it really is. This is illegal and considered fraud. There are many different types of checks, like personal checks and cashier's checks, but they all have to be written for the correct amount and not changed in any way.

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