Frank Abagnale

Renowned author and ex-conman, Frank Abagnale has become a leading expert in security, cybercrime, and fraud throughout his career. Having completed his first scam at the age of 15, Frank advanced his skillset and has now developed Abagnale and Associates, a company which offers education on protecting confidential information to corporate clients. Testing the limits of cyber security, he is respected for his talent and has now become highly sought-after to attend speaking events to share his insights with a wider audience.

Pushing the boundaries of what he could get away with, Frank completed numerous cybercrimes before being placed in federal prison in 1969. During his time in incarceration, Frank was given the opportunity to work with the federal government to help them catch criminals whose aims were to duplicate his actions. Being handed a unique chance to showcase his abilities, his story gained great traction within the media, and led to the creation of his semi-autobiography ‘Catch Me If You Can’. Shortly followed by a film recreation, Frank became an admired figure within the tech industry.

An expert in his field, Frank recognised the potential his abilities had and later developed his first business, Abagnale and Associates. A business which offered education on protecting confidential information and avoiding fraudsters, his specialist knowledge is now used to benefit a large corporate audience. Also working at the FBI Academy, he has been lecturing on security for over forty years. Named as one of the world’s most famous imposters by The Telegraph, Frank’s contributions to preventing fraud have been greatly recognised throughout his career which has now allowed him to speak openly at events such as the San Francisco Realtors conference and the Future of Cyber Security Manchester.

Frank Abagnale is admired for his scamming abilities and has become a respected speaker at events globally. Selected as a ‘Pinnacle 400’ member by CNN in 1998, his incredible success within his field has not gone unnoticed. With more than 14,000 agencies using his fraud prevention programs, Frank has taught his expertise and shared his specialist experience for over four decades. When looking for a talented speaker who is known to create a captivating speech at all events he attends, look no further than Frank.