Frank Abagnale
- Spokesperson for the National Association of Insurance Commissioners (NAIC) and the National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA)
- Expert on Forgery, Embezzlement and Secure Documents
- Takes you behind the scenes to reveal how simple strategies can thwart today’s cyber criminals
Frank Abagnale Speaker Biography
Frank Abagnale‘s transformation from one of the world’s most notorious con men to a highly sought-after international cybercrime and fraud prevention consultant is nothing short of remarkable.
He captivates audiences by customizing his content and drawing on his bestsellers Scam Me If You Can, The Art of the Steal and Stealing Your Life, as he takes you behind the scenes to reveal how simple strategies can thwart today’s cyber criminals. Today his perspective and counsel have guided not only the FBI, but more than half of the Fortune 500 companies in America.
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.
Abagnale’s unique expertise and first-hand experience have made his contributions to the world of cyber security immeasurable. The FBI and more than 14,000 financial institutions, corporations and government agencies around the world utilize Abagnale’s fraud prevention programs. Although most of his work is with the U.S. government, he refuses to be paid for it. He is a premier cyber security speaker, appearing at the FBI Academy and Bureau field offices, and as a faculty member at the National Advocacy Center.
A best-selling author of five books, including the most recent Scam Me If You Can: Simple Strategies to Outsmart Today’s Ripoff Artists, Abagnale has also contributed articles for ThreatAdvice, Financial Fraud Law Report and USA Today.
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Speech Topics
Cybercrime, Identity Theft and Scams
Funds stolen through fraud are almost never recovered, so fraud prevention is the best form of protection. Frank Abagnale takes you behind the scenes to show you how simple strategies can thwart today’s cybercriminals. With vivid examples he uses when training FBI personnel and other law enforcement agencies, Abagnale reveals how identity thieves work, why passwords aren’t keeping you safe, and why protecting yourself against scams has never been more important. Audiences praise his informative and entertaining sessions brimming with practical takeaways for attendees wanting to better protect themselves and their organizations from ever-increasing fraud. Abagnale presents an overview of the topics in a 35-minute PowerPoint presentation followed by 15-25 minutes of Q&A.
Fraud Prevention Strategies — and the Background of a Career Protecting Others
In a fresh new format generating exceptional audience feedback, Frank Abagnale first covers the little-known strategies everyone should use to protect themselves against cybercrime, identity theft and scams. Abagnale continually updates these techniques to help audiences stay ahead of cybercriminals, and his expertise has been praised by the FBI, other law enforcement agencies, corporations, associations and individuals across the country and around the globe. Known for his early life portrayed in the hit movie Catch Me If You Can, Abagnale takes the last third of his speech to share the fascinating and unforgettable story of his past — and his lesser-known path from parole to working relentlessly for more than 45 years to protect others from fraud. Audiences leave genuinely inspired by Abagnale’s deeply personal stories about what truly changed his life.
New Perspectives on Catch Me If You Can
Most people first came to know Frank Abagnale from books, films and theatrical productions about his early life. Catch Me If You Can, the movie directed by Steven Spielberg that was released in 2002, went on to earn several awards and two Academy Award nominations. In this presentation, audiences hear firsthand how Abagnale ran away, ended up in New York City, got the idea to impersonate a pilot (and why), and later a doctor and a lawyer. Along the way he cashed scores of fraudulent checks. But what he shares about his life after his pursuit, capture and release is remarkably surprising. What happened when he sought redemption? When he met his wife? Although some people continued to be critical of his past, what Abagnale shares about family and fatherhood leaves audiences inspired and uplifted. The session closes with a generous amount of time for audience Q&A.
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