Fake cert sites abound as US hunts fraudsters

A website called banknovelties.com claims it can provide "fake" legal documents. PHOTO: BANKNOVELTIES.COM
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(BLOOMBERG) - For anyone in the United States who wants a fake pay stub or doctored tax return, an easy source is just a click away. A website called banknovelties.com claims it can provide "fake bank statements" as well as "fake pay stubs", "fake utility bills" and "fake US tax returns".

They are readily available for as low as US$50 (S$68) each.

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