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Originally Posted by garrykolb
Frank Abagnale gave a talk at my college - Michigan Tech - somewhere around 1981, give or take, and I can tell you that he in NO WAY looks like Leonardo DiCaprio! Casting Leo was a huge compliment to Frank. :-)
He was a fascinating speaker and told many of the stories that were later made into the movie, Catch Me If You Can.
If you ever get a chance to see Frank Abagnale speak, take advantage of the opportunity. He's funny and incredibly intelligent.
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Hey, maybe Abagnale got to choose who played his part in the movie.
I bet he negotiated a heckuva good contract.
Abagnale’s
Scam Me If You Can just arrived on my doorstep today. I think I am going to read it tonight. I flipped through it and saw it is well-indexed, cites sources, and lists resources that could be needed.
The introduction is titled, “Smart People Get Scammed.” That is followed by a T/F quiz designed to assess vulnerability.
The 14 chapters are organized under 5 rules:
Rule #1: Protect Your Identity
Rule #2: Secure Your Finances
Rule #3: Preserve Your Digital Presence
Rule #4: Safeguard Your Home and Hearth
Rule #5: Shelter Your Heart
The book cost me less than 20 bucks. Even though we might think we know a lot about scams, I am sure Abagnale knows a whole lot more.
Now, I am going to read all about it.