In the Middle ages, forgers who were working for disobedient Bishops would write fake indulgences offering the forgiveness of sins (removal of eternal punishment) in exchange for money which was often used for church building.
Katika umri Mashariki, wazushi ambao walikuwa wakifanya kazi kwa ajili ya Maaskofu waasi bila kuandika indulgences bandia sadaka msamaha wa dhambi (kuondolewa kwa adhabu ya milele) kwa ajili ya kupatiwa fedha ambayo mara nyingi kutumika kwa ajili ya kujenga kanisa.