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Frank Abagnale
Frank Abagnale is one of the world's most respected authorities on forgery, embezzlement and secure documents. For more than 35 years he has worked with, advised and consulted with hundreds of financial institutions, corporations and government agencies around the world. He is perhaps best known as the central character played by Leonardo DiCaprio in the film, "Catch Me If You Can."
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