Signing Documents In 2020: Here's Why You Shouldn't Abbreviate The Date

CBS DETROIT - Next time you sign a legal or professional document this year, take a closer look at the date.

In the past, you were probably used to using the last two digits of the year like 1/1/19.

Here's why that is risky in 2020: 

If you only format the last two digits (20) it can be easily changed.

Someone could modify the date to a year in the past or for a future date.

It's important to remember this for documents where contract dates matter.

This also counts when writing a check.

Protect yourself and remember: do not abbreviate the year 2020 on important documents.

© 2019 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.