[brianwawok]

I don't thinking faking references is a good long term play.

So turns out you really get a great job, and get promoted to manager. Now HR hears a rumor and checks your application, finds out you lied. Guess what happens to your job?

[tiatia]

Depends. First, you may not have gotten the first job at all. Second, I doubt any one would find out about a rigged letter. If it is totally fake (you never worked there) then there is a bigger chance.