Frank William Abagnale Jr. (/ˈæbəɡneɪl/; born April 27, 1948) is an American security consultant, author, and convicted felon who committed frauds that mainly targeted individuals and small businesses. He later gained notoriety in the late 1970s by claiming a diverse range of workplace frauds, many of which have since been placed in doubt. In 1980, Abagnale co-wrote his autobiography, Catch Me If You Can, which built a narrative around these claimed frauds. The book inspired the film of the same name directed by Steven Spielberg in 2002, in which Abagnale was portrayed by Leonardo DiCaprio. He has also written four other books. Abagnale runs Abagnale and Associates, a consulting firm. More about Frank Abagnale
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Abagnale claims to have worked as an assistant state attorney general in the U.S. state of Louisiana, served as a hospital physician in Georgia, and impersonated a Pan American World Airways pilot who logged over two million air miles by deadheading. The veracity of most of Abagnale's claims has been questioned, and ongoing inquiries continue to confirm that they were made up. In 2002, Abagnale admitted on his website that some facts had been overdramatized or exaggerated, though he was not specific about what was exaggerated or omitted about his life. In 2020, journalist Alan C. Logan provided evidence he claims proves the majority of Abagnale's story was invented or at best exaggerated. The public records obtained by Logan have since been independently verified by journalist Javier Leiva.The most expensive item with a signature of Frank Abagnale (Frank Abagnale Signed CATCH ME IF YOU CAN 1/1 Charles Fazzino Art Baseball LOA) was sold in November 2018 for $451.44 while the cheapest item (FRANK ABAGNALE autographed Catch Me If You Can photo!) found a new owner for $0.97 in July 2008. The month with the most items sold (3) was December 2012 with an average selling price of $0.99 for an autographed item of Frank Abagnale. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in April 2024 with $324.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.97 was July 2008. In average, an autographed item from Frank Abagnale is worth $28.58.
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1980 Catch Me If You Can Frank Abagnale Jr. Hardcover 1st/1st SIGNED | $225.00 | ||
1980 Catch Me If You Can Frank Abagnale Jr. Hardcover DJ Book 1st/5th SIGNED | $59.95 | ||
Frank Abagnale Autographed book. Art of the Steal. Catch me if you can | $5.00 | ||
Frank Abagnale Autographed Business Card! Catch Me If You Can! Famous Con Man! | $27.20 | ||
Frank Abagnale Autographed Photo 8x10 Con Artist | $9.99 | ||
Frank Abagnale Signed Book Lot & Business Card Catch Me If You Can Autograph | $20.00 | ||
SIGNED 1980 Catch Me If You Can Frank Abagnale Jr. Hardcover 1st Ed 1st Print | $250.00 | ||
SIGNED Auto Catch Me If You Can Frank Abagnale 1st Edition Basis Spielberg | $49.95 | ||
SIGNED Catch Me If You Can Frank Abagnale Autographed Movie Tie In Edition RARE | $25.00 | ||
SIGNED Frank Abagnale 1st/1st Catch Me If You Can Tom Hanks Movie FBI True Crime | $399.99 |