[ctdonath2]

The HI one is obviously subjected to lower resolution, lower bit depth, and much higher compression using much older technology. When was the newer one scanned?

[Las Vegas Ron]

The HI one was scanned just recently, supposedly. I scanned mine at the default resolution, 360 dpi so it's not a high rez scan.

The point is, mine is real. The HI one is not.

Note there are no halo's on mine and the security markings never disappear like the HI one.

[Las Vegas Ron]

The HI one is obviously subjected to lower resolution, lower bit depth, and much higher compression using much older technology

If the document was scanned as you presented, it would not require a high compression optimization.