Catch Me If You Can

# Catch Me If You Can

## Part I: The Early Years
- Frank Abagnale Jr.'s Childhood
  - Family Background
  - Parents' Divorce
  - Early Signs of Deception
- The Beginning of the Con
  - First Fraudulent Check
  - Running Away from Home
  - Assuming False Identities

## Part II: The Life of a Con Artist
- Impersonating a Pilot
  - Forging a Pan Am Uniform
  - Flying Around the World for Free
  - Cashier's Checks Scam
- Posing as a Doctor
  - Faking Medical Credentials
  - Working at a Hospital
  - Close Calls and Escapes
- Other Disguises and Schemes
  - Pretending to be a Lawyer
  - Teaching at a University
  - More Elaborate Cons

## Part III: The Chase
- The FBI's Investigation
  - Agent Joe Shea Takes the Case
  - Tracking Frank’s Movements
  - International Manhunt
- Narrow Escapes
  - Evading Capture in Multiple Countries
  - Changing Identities Frequently
  - Living Life on the Run

## Part IV: Capture and Redemption
- Arrest and Imprisonment
  - Captured in France
  - Extradition to the U.S.
  - Serving Time in Prison
- Turning Over a New Leaf
  - Working with the FBI
  - Becoming a Security Consultant
  - Helping Catch Other Fraudsters
- Reflections on His Past
  - Lessons Learned
  - Regrets and Apologies
  - Sharing His Story