It begins as a sequel to abagnales catch me if you can filling in the years between the end of the first book and abagnales reinvention as a fraudprevention guru, and quickly becomes a sort of reference book and strategy guide, enumerating numerous prevalent financial scams, and describing. Paul jenkins on ethics and family values conducted on november 12, 2008. I had turned it into pdf via zamzar, which is what i sent you originally, but. Legendary exfraudster frank abagnale says cybercrime will. He is one of four children and spent the first 16 years of his life in new rochelle, new york. Frank abagnales new book is about the very latest tricks that todays scammers, hackers, and conartists use to steal your money and personal information. I have written three books, the art of the steal, the real u guide to identity theft and stealing your life that cover numerous scams and solutions in detail. He works closely with the fbi and corporations around the world as an expert on counterfeiting and secure documents.
He was arrested multiple times in multiple countries, spending 6 months in a french prison, 6 months in a swedish prison, and finally 4 years in a us prison in atlanta, georgia. Frank abagnale was a famous checkforger, imposter, and conartist. In the art of the steal, abagnale tells the remarkable story of how he parlayed his knowledge of cons and scams into a successful career as a consultant on preventing financial foul playwhile showing you how to identify and outsmart. Abagnales recent book, stealing your life, is now available click here pdf 643 kb. Frank abagnale gets emails every day telling him hes a genius. We live in a time when if you make it easy for someone to steal from you, someone will. He became one of the most famous impostors ever, claiming to have assumed no fewer than eight identities, including an airline pilot, a physician, a u. He works closely with the fbi and corporations around the world as an expert on counterfeiting and document security. Parents separated his parents separated when he was only 12 jan 1, 1962. Frank abagnale is a former professional impostor and the author of the bestselling memoir, catch me if you can and scam me if you can. He is one of the worlds most respected authorities on. Art of the steal is an informative book from master confidence man frank abagnale. He works closely with the fbi and corporations around the world as an expert on counterfeiting and document.
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Born frank abagnale junior was born in bronxville, new york jan 1, 1960. A former professional impostor and the author of the bestselling memoir, catch me if you can, as well as the art of the steal and stealing your life, frank abagnale is one of the worlds most respected authorities on the more about frank abagnale. Frank william abagnale, sr 19141972 find a grave memorial. In support of this he cites surveys that show that 10% of people will be honest whatever, 10% dishonest whatever, and 80% dishonest if an opportunity. Abagnale started the presentation with his personal story. Through the courtesy of soundview executive book summaries, a synopsis of mr.
He became one of the most notorious impostors, claiming to have assumed no fewer than eight identities, including an airline pilot, a physician, a u. Frank abagnale, acclaimed subject of the book and movie, catch me if you can, talks about what agencies can do to safeguard their own and citizens information. Frank abagnale is one of the worlds most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement, and secure documents. Frank abagnale jr net worth 2020, biography, education and.
Much of the information known to the public about his personal history was shared in. Art of the steal and stealing your life, frank abagnale is one of the worlds most respected authorities on the subjects of fraud, forgery, and cyber security. The art of the steal by frank abagnale penguin books. Tulsa for the past 40 years, frank abagnale has earned his keep through fraud first by committing it, and then by preventing it. In support of this he cites surveys that show that 10% of people will be honest whatever, 10% dishonest whatever, and 80% dishonest if an opportunity presents itself. Frank abagnale on the death of the con artist and the rise.
Excon man frank abagnale, made famous in the movie catch me if you can, does not use social media but tells everyone who does to avoid posting three things publicly. The twelve years are accurate, but he only served one third of his sentence. He lives in the midwest with his wife and is the father of three sons. Between the ages of 15 and 21, he committed frauds, forged checks, and tricked countless people using different identities. For over 40 years he has worked with, advised, and consulted with hundreds of financial institutions, corporations and government agencies around the world. Abagnale takes you deep inside the world and mind of the con artist, showing you just how he pulled off his scams and what you can do to avoid becoming the next victim. A lesson in security and identity management frank abagnale. Expayments fraudster frank abagnale on the art of the steal. Hi scott this is the chart that you have on page 1. Frank abagnale jr net worth 2020, biography, education and career.
He committed his crimes primarily between the ages of 15 and 21. Frank abagnale on how to protect against id theft, fraud. The art of the steal fraud presentation by frank w. That what he did as a teenager and a young adult, adventures that became the subject of the movie catch me if you can, show gifts the average person simply does not possess. He became one of the most famous impostors ever, claiming that he assumed no fewer than eighteen identities, includin an airline pilot, a physician, a u.
Abagnale constantly emphasizes the importance of protecting yourself and, if you have one, your business. While his cleverness at the art of the con at age 16 was entertaining and often humorous, his personal despair at the breakup of his family and remorse over his criminal actions were the overwhelming emotions i walked away with. Abagnale is an expert on forgery, forgeries, and the examination and verification of the authenticity of documents. The movie gives the following information on frank abagnales sentence. In real life, he got parole in houston, texas after four years.