Biography
Frank Abagnale Sr. and Paulette Abagnale met in Algiers during World War II while Frank was stationed in Oran. Following the war, they moved to New York where Frank started a stationary business on Madison Avenue. Frank Abagnale Jr, born in 1948, spent the first 16 years of his life in Bronxville, New York. His father was a large part of the community and was involved in theatre and politics; he was Abagnale Jr.'s role model. When his mother unexpectedly left his father, the family was completely devastated, especially Abagnale Sr. who was still completely in love with her. Abagnale Jr. became very attached to his father following the divorce and often tagged along with his father to his business dealings, learning all he could about the business along the way.
Following Abagnale Jr.'s arrest, he served time in France, Sweden, and America. In exchange for being granted parole at age 26, the government told Abagnale that he had to educate them on his methods to prevent others from defrauding the government. He worked with the FBI for more than 30 years in the field of document fraud, check swindling, forgery, and embezzlement. He also started his own company - Abagnale & Associates - which educates others on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.
Following Abagnale Jr.'s arrest, he served time in France, Sweden, and America. In exchange for being granted parole at age 26, the government told Abagnale that he had to educate them on his methods to prevent others from defrauding the government. He worked with the FBI for more than 30 years in the field of document fraud, check swindling, forgery, and embezzlement. He also started his own company - Abagnale & Associates - which educates others on how to avoid becoming a victim of fraud.