Paper hanger

{
  "id": "MLC-T-LAW-003609",
  "term": "Paper hanger",
  "field": "Law",
  "definition": "An individual who passes bad checks or other fraudulent financial instruments. This person knowingly presents a worthless check or forged document as if it were legitimate, intending to defraud the recipient. The act constitutes a form of financial fraud, often prosecuted under state or federal laws prohibiting forgery and uttering a false instrument.",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/law/paper-hanger/"
}