Frank Abagnale

Frank Abagnale Speaker Biography

Renowned Cyber-Crime and Fraud Prevention Expert; Best-Selling Author, Played By Leonardo Decaprio in the Movie Catch Me if You Can

Frank Abagnale went from one of the world’s most notorious con men and subject of the major-motion picture and Broadway musical, “Catch Me if You Can” to a highly sought-after international cybercrime and fraud prevention thought leader, seminar leader and speaker. Played by Leonardo Decaprio in the movie, Frank Abagnale is one of the world’s most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement, secure documents, cybercrime, and scams.

FBI

For over 48 years Frank Abagnale has worked with, advised, and consulted with hundreds of financial institutions, corporations, and government agencies around the world. Mr. Abagnale has been associated with the Federal Bureau of Investigation for over four decades. He lectures at the FBI Academy and for the FBI field offices. On January 18, 2023, Mr. Abagnale was the recipient of the first-ever Lifetime Achievement Award given by InfraGard which, along with the FBI, honored Mr. Abagnale for his longtime work with InfraGard, the FBI and the FBI CyberCamp. On June 12, 2023, he was made an honorary member of the Society of Former Special Agents of the Federal Bureau of Investigation.  He is a former faculty member at the National Advocacy Center (NAC) which is operated by the Department of Justice, Executive Office for United States Attorneys.

Honors

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 based on great accomplishment and success in their fields.

Books

He has also written numerous articles and books including The Art of the Steal, The Real U Guide to Identity Theft, Stealing Your Life and his most recent book, Scam Me If You Can – Simple Strategies to Outsmart Today’s Rip-off Artists. Mr. Abagnale refuses to accept payment for any of his government work.

Cybercrime Keynote Speaker

Today, most of his work is derived from consulting with major corporate clients and his renowned seminar presentations on cyber security, identity theft, and scams. Mr. Abagnale works as an advisor to several print and technology companies around the world. He spent 20 years as an advisor to the Standard Register Company, creating security features for negotiable instruments, car titles, etc. He spent 10 years as an advisor to the 41st Parameter which developed fraud detection technology, used in 80 countries around the world and now owned by Experian. Today, Mr. Abagnale is an advisor to Trusona in developing the world’s first and only insured authentication platform eliminating the use of passwords and allowing for the use of passkey technology.

Key points about Frank:

• Current: He stays extremely current by researching the very latest techniques and defenses in the always evolving ever adapting worlds of cyber-criminals.  His programs are always up to date with his latest findings and defense strategies.
• Actionable: His programs are loaded with actionable take-aways on fraud and identity theft and can be implemented immediately by both corporations and individuals.
• Value: He delivers exciting name recognition and hundreds of satisfied clients at a price point that is within reach for most budgets.

Key points from reviews:

• Compelling stories:  People often mention how Abagnale’s real-life experiences as a con artist make his presentations particularly captivating and relatable.
• Practical insights: Reviews highlight that his talks provide concrete advice and strategies for identifying and preventing fraud in today’s world.
• Expert knowledge: Due to his extensive work with the FBI and financial institutions, audiences perceive Abagnale as a credible authority on fraud prevention.
• Energetic delivery: Many comment on his dynamic speaking style, keeping the audience engaged throughout the presentation.

 A few of the reviews:

 Abagnale keeps a keen eye on the latest techniques developed by high-tech criminals to deceive and steal. He leaves audiences with a deep understanding of today’s evolving security landscape and takeaways for stopping scammers in their tracks. But more importantly, he shares his vision of how to make the world a safer place.  “I did not make this film about Frank Abagnale because of what he did… but because of what he has done with his life the past 30 years.”   – Steven Spielberg

 Abagnale’s keynote may be the best one-man show you’ll ever see.”   – Tom Hanks  

 “Frank was awesome. He arrived very early and ended up having lunch with our Association President and CEO of my company. His presentation is so filled with relevant information and it’s riveting to hear his stories. We are thrilled he joined us again on our 10-year anniversary and will be very hard to match that for next year!”   Secure Cash & Transport

 “Frank was perfect and was generous with his time and stories after the presentation with the executive team. The guys were laughing and having a good time.”   UBS

 “Everything went perfect! Mr. Abagnale is really another level when we’re talking about speakers and Unico’s employees and our customers loved the experience and the opportunity to meet Frank, take some photos, etc.”  Unico

Overall, Frank Abagnale is widely regarded as a top-tier speaker on fraud prevention, with reviewers consistently praising his ability to educate and entertain audiences with his unique perspective and compelling stories.