The risk of facing criminal or civil charges for making misrepresentations or tampering with electronic documents is similarly substantial when engaging in electronic filing. An individual's identity is captured when he becomes a subscriber to an electronic system. His name, address, telephone number, credit card information, financial references, e-mail address, and other identifying information become available to the proprietor of the system. Systems record and log the identity of the source of electronic access. Electronic systems assign all transactions a system tracking number, which allow for the identification of specific users.
Payment is verified through credit card agencies that maintain records of transactions.
Credit card companies maintain internal fraud investigation units that constantly monitor use patterns to detect the occurrence of fraudulent activity. The rules of court require other identifying information, such as a party's address. The content of the pleading also reveals details about the party and his relationship to others individuals involved in the case or controversy. The opposing party acts as a rigorous check against inaccuracies in the information provided by the filing party. A party submitting a document to the court can be held in contempt for making intentional misrepresentations.