Frank Abagnale is one of the world's most respected authorities on the subjects of forgery, embezzlement and secure documents.  For over 25 years, he has lectured to and consulted with hundreds of financial institutions, corporations and government agencies around the world.  His rare blend of knowledge and expertise began as a teenager.  More than 30 years ago, he was known as one of the world's most famous confidence men as depicted in his best-selling book, "Catch Me If You Can."  He cashed $2.5 million in fraudulent checks in every state and 26 foreign countries over a five-year period.  Between the ages of 16 and 21, he successfully posed as an airline pilot, an attorney, a college professor and a pediatrician.  Apprehended by the France police when he was 21 years old, he served time in French, Swedish and U.S. prison systems.  After 5 years, he was released on the condition that he would help the government, without remuneration, by teaching and assisting federal law enforcement agencies.

Mr. Abagnale has been associated with the FBI for over 25 years.  He lectures extensively at the FBI Academy and for the field offices of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.   More than 14,000 financial institutions, corporation 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.

Mr. Abagnale believes that punishment for fraud and recovery of stolen funds are so rare, prevention is the only viable course of action.