Frank william abagnale jr is an american security consultant known for his. As a check forger, frank abagnale was an absolute master and a true innovator. Abagnale is the author of the bestselling memoir catch me if you can and the art of the steal. Through the courtesy of soundview executive book summaries, a synopsis of mr.
He wrote a book about his life named atch me if you an when he was 26 years old from which steven spielberg directed a movie under the same name that was released in 2003. Hes also a deft forger, and his work attracts the attention of fbi agent carl hanratty, who makes it his mission to put frank behind bars. Frank abagnale on the death of the con artist and the rise wired uk. Dec, 2012 leonardo dicaprios portrayal of teenage conman frank abagnale jr. Frank abagnale was a famous checkforger, imposter, and conartist. Abagnale escaped from police custody twice before turning 22 years old. He also happens to live in charleston, and will be in attendance at the dock. Frank abagnale, aarp ambassador, has advised the fbi on how to outsmart con artists for over four decades. Parents separated his parents separated when he was only 12 jan 1, 1962. As you can probably imagine, there are a multitude of ways to help prevent identity theft. This book is based on the truelife exploits of frank abagnale.
Frank abagnale timeline timeline created by camguidry. He assists aarp by sharing his expertise and insight to arm individuals with the knowledge and information on how to spot and avoid scams, and the importance of safely using social media so that they. His life story provided the inspiration for the feature film catch me if you can, nominally based on his ghostwritten biography of the same name. Frank w abagnale, alias frank williams, robert conrad, frank adams and ringo monjo, was one of the most daring con men, forgers, imposters and escape artists in history. Frank abagnale biography facts, family life of impostor. Frank abagnale senior was walking down stairs at a subway and tripped and hit his head. In his brief but notorious career, abagnale donned a pilots uniform and copiloted a pan am jet, masqueraded as a member of hospital management, practised law without a. You dont want to use a photograph of yourself straight on, because there are too many devices today that can take that picture and match it online. He is one of four children and spent the first sixteen years of his life in bronxville, new york. He s also a deft forger, and his work attracts the attention of fbi agent carl hanratty, who makes it his mission to put frank behind bars. He assists aarp by sharing his expertise and insight to arm individuals with the knowledge and. Abagnale, alias frank williams, robert conrad, frank adams, and robert monjo, was one of the most daring con men, forgers, imposters, and escape artists in history. The book is cowritten by stan redding, and was adapted into a 2002 film of the same name by director steven spielberg, starring leonardo dicaprio as abagnale and tom hanks as an fbi agent who pursues him. Currently he runs abagnale and associates, a financial fraud consultancy company.
The true story of a real fake by frank abagnale, jr. Frank abagnale who better to offer identity and credit protection tips than frank abagnale author of the book and reallife hero of the movie catch me if you can. If you are the author, or personally familiar with the author, and disagree, please tell us. 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. When frank abagnale trains law enforcement officers around the country about identity theft, he asks officers for their names and addresses and nothing. 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.
The book details the life of frank abagnale, who was one of the most famous conartists in the 20th century. Frank abagnale booklist frank abagnale message board. Frank abagnale, whose story was told in the movie catch me if you can, now helps the feds track down con artists. To protect the rights of those whose paths have crossed the authors, all of the characters and some of the events have been altered, and all names, dates, and places have been changed. Photos from stage, special events, red carpets and more. Much of the information known to the public about his personal history was shared in his 1980 memoir catch me if you can. Abagnales recent book, stealing your life, is now available click here pdf 643 kb. Paul jenkins on ethics and family values conducted on november 12, 2008. Catch me if you can shows the sad side of fraud advisors edge. Abagnale is one of the worlds most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement and secure documents.
It has nearly been 20 years since spielbergs catch me if you can 2002 debuted across the world and it is still as fascinating as ever. It seems the elderly could certainly use some help in refreshing their power of discernment. Almost any fault, sin or crime is considered more leniently if theres a touch of class involved. Abagnale, alias frank williams, robert conrad, frank adams and ringo monjo, was a daring conman, forger, impostor and escape artist. He works closely with the fbi and corporations around the world as an expert on counterfeiting and secure documents.
His french mother, paulette, and father, frank abagnale sr. For over 35 years he has worked with, advised and consulted with hundreds of financial institutions, corporations and government agencies around the world. Frank abagnale gained notoriety in the united states and overseas for his fraudulent crimes. Frank abagnale could write a check on toilet paper, drawn on the confederate states treasury, sign it u. Frank abagnale on what came after catch me if you can features. Summary of crimes abagnale started his crimes by using his fathers gas credit card to make money by making purchases and convincing the attendants to give him a portion of the money back in cash. Scam me if you can book cover frank abagnales new book is about the very latest tricks that todays scammers, hackers, and conartists use to steal your. Frank abagnale simple english wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Catch me if you can is a 1980 book based on the early life exploits of frank abagnale jr. He used to be a check forger, impostor, and escape artist. He conned, cheated, and ran from the police throughout the world until caught in france when he. The book is cowritten by stan redding, and was adapted into a 2002 film of the same name by director steven spielberg, starring. So frank jrs childhood was a predominantly happy one. Abagnale, stan redding the uproarious, bestselling true story of the worldsmost soughtafter con man, immortalized by leonardo dicaprio indreamworks feature film of the same name, from the author of scam me if you can. He committed his crimes primarily between the ages of 15 and 21. For a followup book, i would hope that frank abagnale, jr. The musical adaptation of steven steven spielbergs screenplay2002 of frank william abagnale jrs autobiography 1980, written by abagnale and stan redding is given the intimate hayes theatre. The pronunciation of this authors name has been verified by the publisher. Catch me if you can frank abagnale read books online free.
The musical adaptation of steven steven spielbergs screenplay2002 of frank william abagnale jr s autobiography 1980, written by abagnale and stan redding is given the intimate hayes theatre. Dust jacket in protective mylar, slight shelf wear at spine and age discoloration. The true story of a real fake is the autobiographical life story of frank w. Born and raised in new york, into a very unsettled business family, frank struggled with family. Booktalking catch me if you can by frank abagnale, jr. His story has also been told as a book, a musical and is drawn upon in tv series white collar. Between the ages of 15 and 21, he committed frauds, forged checks, and tricked countless people using different identities. Catch me if you can by frank abagnale, signed abebooks. Hooked and cash it at any bank in town, using a hong kong drivers licence for identification. The former police chief of houston once said of me. Frank abagnale the true story of a real fake catch the. At the age of 16, abagnale posed as a pilot for pan. However, frank abagnale has a top 10 list ten rules he feels can best help you protect yourself, your credit, and your good name from identity thieves.
Based on the biographical book with the same name, the film follows the life of frank abagnale jr. I feel it is necessary to make the following statement concerning the book and the film, catch me if you can. But frank not only eludes capture, he revels in the pursuit, even taking time to taunt carl by phone. From this book summary, you will learn how frank abagnale managed to do whatever he wanted for. He served less than five years in prison before starting to work for the federal. By rachael bell taking flight part 2 frank now had in his possession a replica faa license, a pan am pass card, a working knowledge of the aviation industry, a company uniform and the audacity to pull off a remarkable con. Once one of the worlds most famous confidence men, inspiring the steven spielberg film catch me if you can, he is now one of the worlds most respected authorities on identity theft. A lesson in security and identity management frank abagnale.
Three men pose as the legendary con man and the contestants must separate the real life individual from the imposters by asking them a series of questions. 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. When i wrote my last book, stealing your life, i dedicated the book to him and our relationship. Abagnale concerning the book and the film, catch me if you can. In the movie, hankss fbi agent, carl hanratty, chases after. What landed me in jail was my other habit, which was my enthusiasm for passing bad checks. 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. Considered one of the worlds most respected authorities on credit fraud, identity theft and credit protection, abagnale has been associated with the fbi for over 35 years. Abagnale was a con artist who impersonated a pan am pilot, doctor, lawyer and earned over two. Pronunciation of frank abagnale jr learn how to pronounce frank abagnale jr. Born frank abagnale junior was born in bronxville, new york jan 1, 1960.
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