# Detect tampered and forged documents in United States

> The US sees high-volume document fraud across mortgage lending, immigration, employment, and identity verification. Forged W-2 forms, pay stubs, and bank statements are submitted for loan applications. Immigration-related document fraud targets work authorization cards, I-20 forms, and social security cards.

**Canonical URL:** https://tampercheck.ai/countries/united-states

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## United States-specific documents

- Closing Disclosure
- Construction Draw Request
- Credit Report
- EAD Card (Employment Authorization)
- Escrow Statement
- Form 1099
- Form I-20
- Form I-94
- Green Card (Permanent Resident Card)
- Lien Waiver
- Payment Summary Schedule Report
- Settlement Statement
- Social Security Card
- W-2 Form

## Universal documents

- Academic Transcript
- Bank Statement
- Business Registration
- Closing Disclosure
- Construction Draw Request
- Credit Card Statement
- Credit Report
- Degree Certificate
- Driver's License
- EAD Card (Employment Authorization)
- Employment Verification Letter
- Escrow Statement
- Financial Statement
- Form 1099
- Form I-20
- Form I-94
- Green Card (Permanent Resident Card)
- Invitation Letter
- Invoice
- Lien Waiver
- National ID
- Passport
- Payment Summary Schedule Report
- Payslip
- Police Clearance Certificate
- Professional License
- Proof of Funds
- Receipt
- Residence Permit
- Settlement Statement
- Social Security Card
- Sponsor Letter
- Tax Return
- Travel Itinerary
- Utility Bill
- Visa
- W-2 Form

## Regulators and issuing authorities

- [Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)](https://www.consumerfinance.gov)
- [US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)](https://www.uscis.gov)
- [Internal Revenue Service (IRS)](https://www.irs.gov)

## Common fraud patterns in United States

- Forged W-2 forms and 1099s for mortgage applications
- Tampered pay stubs with inflated income figures
- Fake green cards and EAD cards for employment verification
- Altered closing disclosure and settlement statements
- Fabricated I-20 forms for student visa applications

## Frequently asked questions

### How do I verify a US W-2 form or pay stub for a mortgage application?

Upload the document to TamperCheck and it runs 200+ forensic checks on font rendering, IRS format patterns, employer EIN consistency, and compression history. The system names the exact field that was edited - such as the wage figure or tax withheld - and returns a verdict within seconds.

### Can AI detect fake American documents like W-2s and green cards?

Yes. TamperCheck uses font analysis, arithmetic reconciliation, metadata provenance, and compression artifact detection. It catches forged W-2 forms, tampered pay stubs, fake green cards, altered I-20 forms, and edited closing disclosures. Each finding names the specific field that was changed.

### What US documents does TamperCheck support?

TamperCheck supports W-2 forms, 1099s, green cards, EAD cards, I-20 forms, I-94 arrival records, social security cards, closing disclosures, and escrow statements, alongside universal types like bank statements, passports, and payslips. One integration covers every document type with no per-type setup.

### What are the most common signs of a fake US pay stub?

Check for font inconsistencies between the pay figures and the rest of the document, arithmetic mismatches between gross pay, federal tax, state tax, and FICA deductions, missing or altered employer EIN numbers, and metadata showing editing software. TamperCheck automates all of these checks.

### How do I verify US documents for an immigration application?

Upload identity and supporting documents to TamperCheck for automated forensic analysis. The system checks green cards, EAD cards, I-20 forms, and I-94 records for tampering, returning an AUTHENTIC or TAMPERED verdict with per-field findings. Share the report with your immigration attorney or USCIS.