FRANK W.
ABAGNALE (Ab'-big-nail)
Author, Lecturer and Consultant
Frank W. Abagnale is one of the world's most respected
authorities on forgery, embezzlement and secure documents. For over
35 years he has worked with, advised and consulted with hundreds of
financial institutions, corporations and government agencies around
the world.
Mr. Abagnale's rare blend of knowledge and expertise began more
than 40 years ago when he was known as one of the world's most
famous confidence men. This was depicted most graphically in his
best-selling book, Catch Me If You Can, a film of which was
also made, directed by Steven Spielberg with Leonardo DiCaprio and
Tom Hanks. Between the ages of 16 and 21, he successfully posed as
an airline pilot, an attorney, a college professor and a
pediatrician, in addition to cashing $2.5 million in fraudulent
checks in every state and 26 foreign countries. Apprehended by the
French police when he was 21 years old, he served time in the
French, Swedish and U. S. prison systems. After five years he was
released on the condition that he would help the federal government,
without remuneration, by teaching and assisting federal law
enforcement agencies.
Mr. Abagnale has now been associated with the FBI for over 35
years. More than 14,000 financial institutions, corporations and law
enforcement agencies use his fraud prevention programs. In 1998 he
was selected as a distinguished member of "Pinnacle 400" by CNN
Financial News - a select group of 400 people chosen on the basis of
great accomplishment and success in their fields. In 2004 Mr. Abagnale was selected as the spokesperson for the National
Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and the National Cyber
Security Alliance (NCSA). He has also written numerous articles and
books including The Art of the Steal, The Real U Guide to
Identity Theft and Stealing Your Life.
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