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Why you shouldn't abbreviate 2020 on documents

You may want to think twice before abbreviating the date on documents this year. Authorities warn shortening 2020 to just 20 makes it easier for scammers to forge important papers. For example, if you write 1/3/20, a scammer could easily manipulate the date to read 2021 or any other year from this century. Authorities say writing out the full date could save you big in the long run.
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