WVBaker
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Why? The date is easily changeable and could be used against you.
Example: If you just write 1/1/20, one could easily change it to 1/1/2017 (for instance) and now your signature is on an incorrect document
Example: If you just write 1/1/20, one could easily change it to 1/1/2017 (for instance) and now your signature is on an incorrect document

Stop abbreviating 2020. Police say it leaves you open to fraud and could cost you big
The new year is giving scammers an easy way to forge documents, but you can protect yourself simply by writing out the full date.
www.usatoday.com